i have told a few white lies but not sure how often i can keep doing that. she and i used to talk for hours but that was when i wasn't working and had more time. plus the conversations used to be more two-way with input from both of us. this new one-way talking at me is wearing. i guess i have been in this situation so often with different friends that i am nearing the tipping point! but i really don't want to hurt this person's feelings.