Well, it's not much of a friendship. He's an OLD friend who has aged really badly. I think we see him once a year, tops, and the occasional phone call. He was here recently for the Suzanne Vega concert, which is why he called. We won't hear from him again now for months.

So, no. If he were part of my life on a regular basis, we'd have to take action. As things stand, it does not hurt me to be a good example to him for the little time we interact.

Catherine