Dual
RIP Karl 1991-2014
I managed to set myself in an assertive mindset and looked at what was going on earlier with an unrepressed viewpoint. OMG this guy was totally stroking my ego and trying to manipulate me into letting him do horrible things out of my house and use me as an ATM. I just kept saying no, and he kept trying to manipulate me - condescending compliments, blatant manipulation - and rather than giving in, like I usually do, I stood my ground. He brought somebody to my house and took him upstairs even though I kept telling him not to, haughtily ignoring me. Normally I'd rationalise it internally and fool myself into thinking there was a bit of real friendship with this guy.