Misfire, I think you have a great handle on this situation. You need to pull back a little which I'm sure is hard if you children are friends. How often do you communicate with her because of the kid's friendship? IS it possible to pull back some?

You have a great plan. Use it. Have fun, but know you can't make her well. Some friendships just aren't healthy. We can love people from a distance, but we can't always love them up close. [Wink] Keep us posted.