I have a friend who often makes remarks that could be considered rude, and when you call him on it, he always says "I'm just joking!". It happens A LOT.
He corrects my grammar (which, I have to say is seldom wrong). Also he often agrees to participate in things then later b*tches about it. It's as if he purposely (and unconciously?) sets up situations so that he can complain later. Again when you call him on it, such as saying "why did you go then, if you didn't want to?" etc. he says "I'm kidding!" It is obvious he is not. He frequently corrects people and nit-picks. And it doesn't matter who it is...figures that you'd normally respect such as your grandparents or parents (including his own)....makes no difference.
Is this classic passive-aggressive or what? How did you handle it? Our relationship is such that I have no choice but to deal with him all of the time, so I need some tips. Please help before I snap! I really don't want to. Thanks.
2007-01-25
00:38:33
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