On Feb 24, 12:59*pm, David Dyer-Bennet > wrote:
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> That sounds complicated and kind of unfortunate. *I haven't had any
> friendships deteriorate to that level so far (there are still people I'm
> in touch with that I've known since 1968, outside my immediate family).

Bryan is just mired in an obsessive neurosis right now. I hope he gets
over it, but I know Bryan very well. There is only one person he will
listen to, his wife. And unless and until she intercedes, this could
go on for a LONG time.

If he ever gets over this, I'll always be here. That's what friends
are all about. But while he's obsessing, I have no use for him.

John Kuthe...