What kind of person says 'no' to too much of a good thing?

[ She doesn't quite let up, but she does hold positions. There's no further advance into his personal space. At least she has the good sense to pause when she senses something is awry. ]

New York must be a hell of a place. [ This she offers lightly, trying to break the mood. Same with, ] Well, if it's suffering you're after, I'm sure there are people here well-versed in that.