I know that feeling...once, twice, three....forgot how many times at this point. It just really became irrelevant for me. Then the sick feelings disappeared. There was a brief stage of resentment...mainly surrounding that I was taking care of the house and kids by myself for two years....but even that was really just self pity.
I like your response....that is how you converse. She talked and you acknowledged nicely. How did it feel to be able to walk away from the conversation?