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Well, what had I thought? Of course I didn’t want her to tell anyone. It would cost me my job

“I had several shidduchim that were this close to happening and, boom, one party wants to follow the takanos plan, the other doesn’t, and it’s over”

“The problem is, it’s impossible to balance these two loyalties. Believe me, I try. And then, when I get this attitude from you, it’s frustrating and infuriating”

I looked at Shevy and chose my words carefully. “I know you’re disappointed,” I said slowly. “That’s— I get it”

“It’s boring and gutless. This is your oldest child, Mina. You’ll do black for your grandchildren’s weddings”

“This whole situation, it’s just… Look, Shevy, it’s wrong. It’s my mistake, I should’ve considered this from the start”