I am now a guy who says really awkward things. It’s embarrassing, but sometimes I just can’t help myself.
I was watching the four girls at the little play area at the mall while Jill did some shopping. A young father with his wife and two-year-old daughter were just leaving when we arrived. He gave me a friendly smile and said, “Wow! Four daughters! I’m not sure whether to applaud you or feel sorry for you.”
I smiled and responded, “Yeah, I know. Four girls seems like a lot to most people. We actually had five daughters but we lost our middle girl. So, yeah, four seems like a lot, but it feels like it’s not enough for us.”
Awkward pause. Then he said, “I’m so sorry, man.”
Yeah, I’m sorry, too, for dropping that bomb on you, random stranger. It’s hard not to be awkward some days.