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Annemarie......... It has been my experience (at age 56 now) that when you have priorities of health and family, you just can not afford the added energy required to deal with problematic friends. Or sometimes, extended family either for that matter. If you try to stretch yourself too thin, your own family and health will suffer.
These 'choices' can be difficult, guilt producing and leave you questioning yourself.... as you are now.
I have been in a closely similar situation at ages 30, 32, 40 and 50. In just one case am I still friends with the person... for 25 yrs now!
You are doing the right thing, I believe. If this friend is the lifetime/sister kind, she will eventually understand. And please, forgive yourself, too!
hugs,
pattyz
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