Edit: Alright, I have a good idea of the situation and how I am going to address it. I appreciate the respectful responses.

  • Churbleyimyam@lemm.ee
    1·
    4 months ago

    I have a friendship with someone which is often like what you’ve described and I get similar results with him. I sometimes find that by being more formal and not ‘indulging’ him so much for a while, it resets things. Not totally sure why but it could be that he needs boundaries as a frame of reference to emotional stability and reality.

  • Lag@lemmy.world
    1·
    4 months ago

    People appreciate accommodations but people also appreciate honesty and individualism which is more valuable to their every day issues.

  • unn@lemmy.ca
    0·
    4 months ago

    You’re stupid? You’re trying too hard. Just be straightforward with this guys, and if he doesn’t reciprocate, treat him just the same he does to you or cut him off

    • I'm back on my BS 🤪@lemmy.autism.placeOPEnglish
      2·
      4 months ago

      You’re stupid?

      I guess you could say that I tend to have more difficulty understanding and navigating social environments than most people. However, I can’t change my capacity, only make steps to learn and improve. Still, I don’t think calling someone stupid is helpful.

      • unn@lemmy.ca
        2·
        4 months ago

        I had no idea sorry

        From now on I’ll reserve the stupid keyword to normies