My theory is he hates being alone, and desperately needs to have people around him. Which is fine, some people are extroverted, but to me its exhausting to deal with. I am an introvert, and can only take so much human interaction before my brain fries. In this case, this guy is creating a hanging out schedule that is becoming excessive to say the least. For example, yesterday i met up with him at 5, and didnt get home until past 10. I was gonna cut it short, but then he decided to put on a really long movie at 8 PM. I don't mind movies, but i absolutely despise 2.5 hour long movies. And at this point, it's starting to get a tad bit ridiculous.
My second problem is the idea that only he has ever suffered hardship. Sure, you live a relatively hard life right now, and yes, i am trying to help you. However, I have also had to deal with hardship in my life. I just don't gloat or brag about it. He acts as if he's the only guy who'se ever had debt, or had to make a difficult decision.
Overall he's a great guy, fun to talk to and stuff, but I cant quite understand the sheer dependence on others. The guy is definitely in his late 70s or so, not exactly sure what the exact number is though
edit: a good example, i told him i was busy today and cant help him. My statement didnt even register to him as a problem or a possible issue. He just expects me to drop everything and go help him, regardless of what else is going on in my life
My theory is he hates being alone, and desperately needs to have people around him. Which is fine, some people are extroverted, but to me its exhausting to deal with. I am an introvert, and can only take so much human interaction before my brain fries. In this case, this guy is creating a hanging out schedule that is becoming excessive to say the least. For example, yesterday i met up with him at 5, and didnt get home until past 10. I was gonna cut it short, but then he decided to put on a really long movie at 8 PM. I don't mind movies, but i absolutely despise 2.5 hour long movies. And at this point, it's starting to get a tad bit ridiculous.
My second problem is the idea that only he has ever suffered hardship. Sure, you live a relatively hard life right now, and yes, i am trying to help you. However, I have also had to deal with hardship in my life. I just don't gloat or brag about it. He acts as if he's the only guy who'se ever had debt, or had to make a difficult decision.
Overall he's a great guy, fun to talk to and stuff, but I cant quite understand the sheer dependence on others. The guy is definitely in his late 70s or so, not exactly sure what the exact number is though
edit: a good example, i told him i was busy today and cant help him. My statement didnt even register to him as a problem or a possible issue. He just expects me to drop everything and go help him, regardless of what else is going on in my life
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