A reader writes to Eric Kohn about a lady friend who only calls her when it's convenient for her and makes everything about her. She is in her 70s and I'm in my 50s, but I am considering stopping talking to her due to her lack of friends. These issues may be due to a misalignment in your communication and frustration with what you talk about during the conversation. However, consider that her phone response habits may not be a sign of disinterest or disrespect. Kohn suggests setting a regular time to call and managing expectations to ensure that she will pick up. Another reader's relative, who is in a year-long relationship with a woman who would like to marry her friend, suggests that their timelines are not matching up. The author also notes that if a man has been with his relative for a long time without committing to marriage, he should move on.