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[quote=Anonymous]I still think COVID anxiety is the most likely explanation here. Is she *still* travelling extensively for personal reasons? Not like just to visit family (the plane itself is relatively safe masked), but to public places generally?

Another possibility is childcare. Does she have a DH? Is it possible that there's some reason she can't be gone overnight?

If there's any chance it's medical (and about her) and that's she's fundamentally telling the truth, I would be inclined to test it by saying something along the lines of "is there any date that will definitely work?" and scheduling something, anything, on that day. If it's something medical but where she can't travel at all, then don't feel bad... she needs RA and if she won't do it, you need to let her go.

An related explanation could be mental health challenges in a child or spouse? Medical isn't exactly a lie and not wanting to leave them at home? I could also understand a desire not to be forthcoming about the specifics here and even empathetic about lying... especially if you know her family.

If she's just flat out lying (most likely if she won't get an RA), don't feel bad. She doesn't have to lie and you've given her lots of leeway and she still isn't doing anything to ameliorate the issue. This would be something like the childcare (could DH have moved out?)... 
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