Hi IceCreamKid (love that name!) I'm new....so just trying to become comfortable with everyone, you all seem very caring For what it's worth, I have an older sister that's just like that, and it's just totally exhausting! Who can be sucked into that kind of drama for a long period of time? It sounded like it was going on all day everyday.... I know when I'm around my sister any length of time, I have to have a break or I'll just crack...I just excuse myself for a moment (and then take a walk to the ladies room or ??? get a drink of water.....) really, it sounds to me as though this person is setting you up to be their personal back patter You teach people how to treat you, so be careful you don't just fall into their "lap" and give them exactly what they want....just a suggestion on being "kind" to yourself....?