When I was about 13 I went on holiday with my parents for 3 weeks. When I came back, the girl next door who I had been friends with ........... for years. .......... suddenly I felt that I had outgrown her. If that makes sense
. I don't think that I ignored her or anything but she irritated me.
"I'm having to cut back on all 'phone calls and visits due to anxiety levels rising". Now I was never brave enough to say it but often needed to! But something on those lines might be the way to go, especially if you telephone her. That way you won't feel as trapped.
I have a 'friend' in the village who I never visit nor speak on the 'phone. She's full of news that quite honestly, I'm not interested in
. Years ago I was trapped in her kitchen, we'd had coffee and a nice chat - then as I went to leave it was "Oh I must tell you this" 4 about another 30 mins.. Even to the point of leaning on my open car window, still 'at it'!
It's OK to withdraw. Do U have an answer machine or caller recognition on your 'phone?