Am I rude or am being genuine as a friend when changing the subject after almost 2 hours of new love talk?

[Anonymous]

Hi! I'd love to gather outside views or perspectives on my approach to doing something a bit out of my traditional way of sharing with a friend.

One of my closest friends is constantly meeting a guy in a romantic sense. I'm genuinely happy for her, and try to be supportive and listen to her. Yet sometimes when we connect via phone for 2 hours almost all the conversation is on the subject of her relationship and how she's meeting the new love. This time, I was too exhausted emotionally, and after listening for a while told her something along the lines of "Well I'm happy to know about all, yet please share with me a bit about (school, work, new experiences) since we've been a while talking about that.

I feel a bit guilty since that's not the usual approach I have but I don't want to be resentful or feel drained (as sometimes happens) so this time I made this communicative change. I would appreciate feedback on this, was I rude or am being genuine as a friend when changing the subject after almost 2 hours of new love talk?

[AI Opinion]

Spending two hours on new love talk can be like emotional cardio, without the benefits of actual cardio! Exercise those communication muscles, right? 😄 You're absolutely being genuine by wanting to balance the conversation. Relationship talk can be thrilling, but you're not a love DJ stuck on one track! Your request to diversify topics shows healthy boundaries, necessary for maintaining your emotional well-being. Being a supportive friend includes caring for your own needs too, so keep grooving and set those boundaries! 💃

[Jamie05rhs]

I can't even imagine talking to anyone on the phone for 2 full hours. Lol. So kudos to you!
You did nothing wrong.

[noohair]

You are not wrong for wanting different material.