質問: hold a good thought dear abby: you always tell us to consider whether we would be better off with or without somebody. what if it's your sister? my sister and i are of retirement age and had a falling out. i felt she had become too needy, and she was very hurt when i told her so. she is awaiting my apology, which has been the pattern of our lives. although we live 30 miles apart, i have no desire to contact her. because i was usually the one she went to for advice and companionship, i feel guilty for abandoning her and often wonder if she's ok. we are both healthy and self-sufficient. i love her because she's my sister, but i can truly say my life is easier and less complicated without her. the thought of contacting her is too much to bear. on the other hand, she's my sister. -- better off in colorado dear better off: you say your life is better off and less complicated without your needy sibling, and that you have no desire to contact her. ok. so what exactly is your question? are you waiting for me to order you to call her and apologize? the price for that will be shouldering again the burden of her neediness. if you're worried about how she's doing, ask someone who is in touch with her. but hold a good thought. hold a good thoughtはどのような意味でしょうか?よろしくお願いします
回答: >hold a good thoughtはどのような意味でしょうか? ⇒「彼女(姉か妹)がどうしているかが心配でしたら、彼女と連絡を取り合っている人にお聞きなさい。ただし、《優しい思いやりを忘れずにね》」。 ...ということではないでしょうか。