A week can turn into two weeks. Which can turn into a month. Why is this the only thing you can't be a pushover about?

[ ...actually, she gets it. ]

Listen, she's okay. As okay as I think she can be, anyway. I asked her to reach out if she's sad or lonely, so if that comes up again in a week, she may or may not let me know.

[ She's not expecting it honestly, but maybe that'll help? ]