How close of a friendship, Mickey? Would they expect to know why you decided to break it off? Do you feel any obligation to explain? It might be 4a (it's 230a here!) but I think a few more details would be helpful.:-)

Is it possible to teach them how to have humour? Is it worth trying? Is the Universe infinite and how many angels can dance on the head of a pin? And, why do they want to? **BG** Sorry, seem to have more questions, this time of day!