Telling the Parents (Part 2)

I mentioned in my previous post tears and cuddles seem to be a feature of my new life… here’s a fresh example

Telling my parents

My family is still in Florida, but we decide to call them to give them the news. I figure it evens the news-breaking score between our families.

The conversation is short and meanders through Floridian weather and touristy talk before I hit them with the big news.

I tell them how happy we are and put down the phone.

I turn to Holly who is in tears. Thinking they are tears of joy I try and give her a hug. These aren’t tears of joy. These are tears of disappointment. I didn’t sound happy enough.

What’s a guy to do?