to the point where you have to hold the phone away during various points in the monologue conversation as she goes on about various aspects of her life. I also know that mostly when we meet or speak she can't wait to mainly talk about herself, even interrupting the few things I do say!
Luckily i don't talk to her much on the phone - once every couple of months. And only see her a few times a year (its enough).
She's not a bad person. She's can be interesting and funny if self-involved. I don't confide too much in her as I don't think she really gets me. But we go back a long way and I have few people in my life I can share that kinda history.
I would also add I don't have many other friends myself. Probably various reasons. Circumstances. Maybe being a bit unconventional (in a good way I hope!). Underconfident in life - though better these days. I would also add I'm middle-aged, have health problems and have less opportunity for new relationships.
I don't quite know what I am asking . In some ways I am happy with my own company and can get easily drained by others. But somewhere I feel or wish I should have better friends.
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LongGrass · 30/07/2016 13:50
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