Many thanks for listening Anita, much appreciated.

I’ve slowly stepped away from him by reducing the amount of contact I have with him. I saw him when I was out walking a couple of times this week and I stopped briefly to chat. He texted a couple of times this week and I’ve responded, but I’ve not initiated contact. I appreciate it may hurt his feelings by my gradually stepping away, but I’ve tried to be a friend and to made it clear to him I am just a friend, and he has chosen not to hear me and his behaviour signals that he is wanting more than friendship and more attention and time than I feel comfortable in offering. However, I need to do what’s best for me and and my boys and I need friendships that are nurturing and supportive and not draining, pressurising or demanding.

I always find it difficult to walk away from what does not serve me best in life, but at the same time I know when it is the right thing for me to do.

Thanks again for listening 🙂