I'm still doing well. A friend is latching on to me in a way I have to be careful of. I am sorry for her that she is alone. She has expressed emotional neediness to me. Last week I took her out for dinner and spent some time with her. She is trying to get back to us spending time every weekend together.

I have limited time. I am caretaking my significant other, who is extremely dependent on me. I find joy in my relationship with him, even though it is a lot of work. We love each other.

I value her friendship, also. I have to be careful I don't get over-extended. She is inclined to be a taker. That's okay. I accept her as she is, and she accepts me with my faults. But I have to strike a balance between nurturing our friendship and letting myself get drained by her.