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 Chapter 5

Never Too Late For Romance

Harry and Ginny are an engaged couple concerned about some friends of theirs, Mary and Sam.

They’ve known these friends for many years, and have watched their budding romance with both hope and concern.

The American holiday “ ST. Valentine’s Day” is only a few weeks away on the calendar, and talking about the topic of love and romance seems natural, so that is the topic of their conversation.

It is never too late for romance.

Harry: I got another phone call from Sam last night, and after listening to him for a whole hour, I asked if I could tell you about it.

He said it was okay. I’m hoping you can help with some advice for him.

Ginny: What’s the matter? Is it the old story about Mary being too quiet with Sam?

Harry: Actually it’s the other way around! Mary seems to be upset because Sam isn’t talking enough with her now.

Ginny: Well, that’s a change! It used to be that she was a little too quiet for him, isn’t that right?

Harry: That is right, yes. Mary would go long periods of time without saying much, and Sam used to feel he didn’t know her very well.

He felt isolated, cut off from her. He wanted to hear her talk about her emotions sometimes, wanted her to show him that he was special to her.

Ginny: But then Sam succeeded. He persuaded Mary to be more expressive, didn’t he?

Harry：he did. Well, now the problem is that Mary has gotten more expressive than Sam!

She’s complaining that Sam’s too quiet, that he doesn’t share his feelings enough. Sam is so worried he thinks they might break up.

Ginny: Well, that sounds like bad news. I know Mary, and I know Sam, and they’re both good people. It’s really sad to hear they’re having these problems.

Harry: It sure is sad. Sam’s the closest male friend I’ve ever had !

Ginny: You know, he seems to communicate well with you. He tells you about his troubles, what he’s worried about, things like that.

And you listen and give him encouragement. Why can’t he talk with Mary like that too?

Harry: I agree. He can talk fine with me, and it seems to help him to get things off his chest.

But there seems to be a problem with his talking with her.

Ginny: Well, I think if Sam can talk with you in personal ways, he ought to be able to talk with his girlfriend too!

Harry: Well, but that’s the problem. A lot of guys feel uncomfortable talking about themselves and their feelings.

Some guys feel they have to be strong all the time and that means no admitting any weakness.

If they feel failures or are unhappy, they might not want to admit it to a girl.

Ginny: Do you think that’s the problem? If it is, we’ve got to encourage Sam to open himself up and let Mary see his inside feelings more often.

Harry: Do you know what I think? Deep inside Sam probably knows just how feels about Mary, but he can’t quite get the words out. His silence is hurting their relationship.

Ginny: You’re right, Harry. Here’s what we can do. I’ll talk a little with Mary and encourage her to be more patient.

And you talk with Harry and try to get him to talk more with Mary.

Tell him that talking about his emotions for her is a way to show the magic word.

Harry: The magic word? What magic word?

Ginny: ‘Love’ , you stupid guy!

Harry: oh, yeah. I almost forgot! Maybe Sam’s not the only one who needs a little work on his magic. I guess I need it too.

Ginny: Is that a hint about St. Valentine’s Day coming up?

Harry: Saint who?

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Chapter 5

Never Too Late For Romance

Harry and Ginny are an engaged couple concerned /about some friends /of theirs, Mary and Sam.

They’ve known these friends /for many years, and have watched their budding romance /with both hope and concern.

The American holiday “ ST. Valentine’s Day” is /only a few weeks away /on the calendar, and talking about the topic /of love and romance seems natural, so that is the topic /of their conversation.

It is never too late /for romance.

Harry: I got another phone call from Sam last night, and after listening to him for a whole hour, I asked if I could tell you about it.

He said it was okay. I’m hoping you can help with some advice for him.

Ginny: What’s the matter? Is it the old story about Mary being too quiet with Sam?

Harry: Actually it’s the other way around! Mary seems to be upset because Sam isn’t talking enough with her now.

Ginny: Well, that’s a change! It used to be that she was a little too quiet for him, isn’t that right?

Harry: That is right, yes. Mary would go long periods of time without saying much, and Sam used to feel he didn’t know her very well.

He felt isolated, cut off from her. He wanted to hear her talk about her emotions sometimes, wanted her to show him that he was special to her.

Ginny: But then Sam succeeded. He persuaded Mary to be more expressive, didn’t he?

Harry：he did. Well, now the problem is that Mary has gotten more expressive than Sam!

She’s complaining that Sam’s too quiet, that he doesn’t share his feelings enough. Sam is so worried he thinks they might break up.

Ginny: Well, that sounds like bad news. I know Mary, and I know Sam, and they’re both good people. It’s really sad to hear they’re having these problems.

Harry: It sure is sad. Sam’s the closest male friend I’ve ever had ! 

Ginny: You know, he seems to communicate well with you. He tells you about his troubles, what he’s worried about, things like that.

And you listen and give him encouragement. Why can’t he talk with Mary like that too?

Harry: I agree. He can talk fine with me, and it seems to help him to get things off his chest.

But there seems to be a problem with his talking with her.

Ginny: Well, I think if Sam can talk with you in personal ways, he ought to be able to talk with his girlfriend too!

Harry: Well, but that’s the problem. A lot of guys feel uncomfortable talking about themselves and their feelings.

Some guys feel they have to be strong all the time and that means no admitting any weakness.

If they feel failures or are unhappy, they might not want to admit it to a girl.

Ginny: Do you think that’s the problem? If it is, we’ve got to encourage Sam to open himself up and let Mary see his inside feelings more often.

Harry: Do you know what I think? Deep inside Sam probably knows just how feels about Mary, but he can’t quite get the words out. His silence is hurting their relationship.

Ginny: You’re right, Harry. Here’s what we can do. I’ll talk a little with Mary and encourage her to be more patient.

And you talk with Harry and try to get him to talk more with Mary.

Tell him that talking about his emotions for her is a way to show the magic word.

Harry: The magic word? What magic word?

Ginny: ‘Love’ , you stupid guy!

Harry: oh, yeah. I almost forgot! Maybe Sam’s not the only one who needs a little work on his magic. I guess I need it too.

Ginny: Is that a hint about St. Valentine’s Day coming up?

Harry: Saint who?

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Chapter 5

Never Too Late For Romance

Harry and Ginny are an engaged couple /concerned /about some friends /of theirs, Mary and Sam.

They[’ve known these friends /for many years], and [have watched their budding romance /with both (hope) and (concern)].

The American holiday “ ST. Valentine’s Day” is /only a few weeks away /on the calendar, and [talking about the topic /of (love) and (romance seems natural], so [that is the topic /of their conversation].

It is never too late /for romance.

Harry: [ I got another phone call /from Sam last night], and [after listening /to him /for a whole hour, I asked /if I could tell you /about it].

He said it was okay. I’m hoping [you can help /with some advice /for him].

Ginny: What’s the matter? Is it the old story /about Mary being too quiet /with Sam?

Harry: Actually it’s the other way around! Mary seems /to be upset //because Sam isn’t talking enough /with her now.

Ginny: Well, that’s a change! It used to be [that she was a little too quiet /for him], isn’t that right?

Harry: That is right, yes. {Mary would go long periods /of time /without saying much}, and {Sam used /to feel [he didn’t know her very well]}.

He felt isolated, cut off /from her. He wanted /to hear her talk /about her emotions sometimes, wanted her /to show him [that he was special /to her].

Ginny: But then Sam succeeded. He persuaded Mary /to be more expressive, didn’t he?

Harry：he did. Well, now the problem is [that Mary has gotten /more expressive /than Sam!]

She’s complaining [that Sam’s too quiet],// that he doesn’t share his feelings enough]. Sam is so worried [he thinks (they might break up)].

Ginny: Well, that sounds like bad news. I know Mary, and I know Sam, and they’re both good people. It’s really sad to hear they’re having these problems.

Harry: It sure is sad. Sam’s the closest male friend [I’ve ever had !]

Ginny: You know, he seems to communicate well /with you. He tells you /about his troubles, //what he’s worried about, //things like that.

And you (listen) and (give him encouragement). Why can’t he talk /with Mary /like that too?

Harry: I agree. [ He can talk fine /with me], and [it seems /to help him /to get things off his chest].

But there seems to be a problem /with (his talking /with her).

Ginny: Well, I think [if Sam can talk /with you /in personal ways, //he ought to be able /to talk /with his girlfriend /too!]

Harry: Well, but that’s the problem. A lot of guys feel uncomfortable /talking /about (themselves) and (their feelings).

Some guys feel [they have /to be strong all the time] and [that means no admitting any weakness].

If they feel failures or are unhappy, they might not want to admit it to a girl.

Ginny: Do you think [that’s the problem]? If it is, we’ve got /to encourage Sam /to (open himself up) and (let Mary see his inside feelings /more often).

Harry: Do you know [what I think]? Deep inside Sam probably knows just how feels /about Mary, but [he can’t quite get the words out. His silence is hurting their relationship].

Ginny: You’re right, Harry. Here’s [what we can do]. I’ll talk a little /with Mary and encourage her /to be more patient.

And you (talk /with Harry) and (try /to get him /to talk more /with Mary).

Tell him [that talking /about his emotions /for (her is a way /to show the magic word)].

Harry: The magic word? What magic word?

Ginny: ‘Love’ , you stupid guy!

Harry: oh, yeah. I almost forgot! Maybe Sam’s not the only one (who needs a little work /on his magic). I guess [I need it too].

Ginny: Is that a hint /about St. Valentine’s Day coming up?

Harry: Saint who?