Hi Gloria,
I asked myself the same question. And I think that since I have never dealt with someone like this, I just didn't know it would escalate into what it has. We are maybe 8 years apart, although we might have nice conversations sometimes, it is her emotional style that is not compatible. The amount of closeness she wants is what we don't share. Yes, I am very nice and I hate to be in a position where I could hurt someones feelings., but I really need to think in terms if self preservation. I wish I could do it just as you wrote it. I will not answer her calls and see where that goes. Although silence speaks volumes, she will want to know why and then maybe it will be easier. I just hate that we will run into each other in the neighborhood. Being that there are some aspects about her that I enjoy, when I look at the whole relationship, I know I would be happier without it. Thanks for the advice and I'll work on a good exit.