"Darling, of course it is," Claire says first. Because it is okay, though that doesn't always mean it makes things alright for the other person.
"Bear in mind that I don't know what he's told you, and it's entirely up to you whether or not you feel you can tell me that part of it. But...is it possible there were things left unsaid because of how it might hurt either of you?"
Usually, omitting things is to keep from inflicting unnecessary pain. Her mind briefly flickers to the fact that Jamie married the woman who tried to murder her, during Claire's 20 year absence. If he'd told her his own way instead of her finding out accidentally, would she have felt any better?
"Even if that's the case, you're still right. Feelings change as time passes, that's perfectly normal."
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"Bear in mind that I don't know what he's told you, and it's entirely up to you whether or not you feel you can tell me that part of it. But...is it possible there were things left unsaid because of how it might hurt either of you?"
Usually, omitting things is to keep from inflicting unnecessary pain. Her mind briefly flickers to the fact that Jamie married the woman who tried to murder her, during Claire's 20 year absence. If he'd told her his own way instead of her finding out accidentally, would she have felt any better?
"Even if that's the case, you're still right. Feelings change as time passes, that's perfectly normal."