Wow LT. Your ex-MC seems an odd fish (self-deprecating but unable to take constructive criticism when it comes from a client?! What the heck?). I will skip the gaslighting etc. as that shows his true colours. I am sorry you were hurt by T when he used to get defensive pre-pandemic & by ex-T and ex-MC who got defensive. That sucks..

CNS - Yep, I relate to speaking on the spot. And as you both rightly point out, it is 'festering' - which inevitably impacts on the 'relationship'. Well, at least on my side.