Hi,

I can relate to your dilemma in a number of ways, yes. That sense of obligation to someone rather than it coming from a place of love.

At the end of the day, for me, if I can't say that a certain person is a proper friend, then it's best to honor that fact rather than pretend that they are a friend. It may be a very awkward step to take but I say to myself, if the other person is going to respond in a funny way, then so be it. That's okay, they have a right to reply. And that's all. Doesn't mean you don't respect them as a human being, though, of course.

That's all I can think of on that matter, Poenie30. And thanks for reaching out. Very interesting subject.