Social Anxiety

Mamie’s insecurities didn’t end at her looks only. It developed into other issues, like avoiding social gatherings or catching up with old friends. She started isolating herself, to the point of refusing to go out for dinner with her husband.

Odd Behavior

This odd behavior on Mamie’s part was puzzling her husband. He was not sure what is happening, because she was not one to avoid her friends or cancel a chance to dress up for a night out. But he was forgetting one thing, she was not the same Mamie she was a few years ago.

Reaching Out

One thing Mamie has always been proud of was how she can always have open conversations with her husband. He was her best friend and they have always kept communication pretty easy between them. So despite the difficulty, she decided to approach him and be open about what is bothering her.

Figuring It Out

Her husband was sad that Mamie had been struggling with on her own all this while. He was surprised she could feel that way when she is so beautiful. If only she could see herself through his eyes. But he knew one thing for sure, he can’t let her feel like this any second longer. He had to do something to make her happy again.

Baby Steps

The insecurities which took years to develop could not leave in a day, and Mamie’s husband was aware of that. So he decided to lead with baby steps. He would compliment her more often than usual, buy her new clothes which he knew would look amazing on her. But what he didn’t know was that he is dealing with things which are slightly beyond his expertise.

No Change

Mamie’s mindset did not change but she did notice her husband trying to keep her happy, trying to make her believe in herself again. Mamie could not let his effort go in vain. She appreciated what he was doing and for his sake, she was learning to smile again.