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Originally Posted by Ella68
Sure your friend comes across as controlling but there really isn't any malice in his behavior. He just seems to be . . as someone earlier stated. . . in need of a friend. He apparently doesn't know how to 'be a friend' in any other way. You just need to subtly set boundaries and just say . . . "no" or "no, thanks" when necessary.
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I don't think there is any malice or ill-intention in his behavior although it may be super-annoying. It's hard to tell if someone means well but just "don't get it" about boundaries or is truly controlling.
But even if he means well, if it the friendship is too exhausting for you, it's okay to let him go, or at least take a break from him so you have time to reflect.