No, no shortcuts.

I've come to see that I don't feel good when I'm around W, when I interact with W, when I THINK about W.

I want to feel good.

I'm changing how I speak and act now. I want conversations to be short, and only about kids. I'm not her friend but I'm also not mean.

So, W called a few minutes ago looking to talk to D12. I didn't talk like I was her friend. Just short answers.

W: Hi, I called to talk to D12

Me: She's not here, she went to the beach with her friend

W: Oh, I guess I'll talk to her later then (seemed disappointed) when will she be home?

Me: She'll be home around 5

W: Ok.

pause....

W: Do you think you can pick up D17 after band? I won't be done working until after band is over.

Me: Sure, I'm sure she'll call if she needs a ride.

W: Well you should call her cell and leave her a message.

Me: Ok, I will.

pause....

W: Well, I'll call later to talk to D12

Me: Ok.

W: well, bye.

Me: bye

I was neutral. In hindsight I realize I shouldn't have answered the phone at all. If she actually wants to talk to ME she can call my cell.

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