Hi vette
I understand why you want to keep your distance with your friend. I think that you should give yourself some credit though ok? You are being open and honest with her and I admire that of you. Don't cut yourself off from a potentially great person to have in your life.
You need people like her in your life...I can see your words being so upbeat when you are talking about her....it is so nice to see. Try to remember that ok?

Heather
"The Pessimist complains about the wind, the Optimist expects it to change and the REALIST adjusts his sails." ~~~author unknown