dont. or say you don't feel that way.

Ask how they are and what’s going on in their life.

People likely know that you don’t miss them back and feel lonely but caring enough to ask them how things are and interacting with them a bit can be satisfying for them.

ask for money

tell them you only care about cash

and if he keeps giving it to you then you will miss it if he stops

and then you will miss him

"That's nice, dearie."

Say thank you.

"I know"