- I will openly tell him that I am currently not in a state to be a good listener.
- I will try to listen to him, but if it becomes too exhausting, I will try to shorten the conversation.
- I'm pretending to listen, but in reality, I'm focusing on something else.
- I will reluctantly join the conversation, even though it takes a lot of energy from me.
- I suggest we discuss it another time when I am in better shape.