H's mom, dad, and sisters would say they didn't have a lot growing up but they had enough. H recalls it differently, says he was on free/reduced lunch (his sister doesn't remember this), got picked on a lot, and his mom was always crying/sad.
H has always wanted more and better for himself. He says he overcompensates for being picked on in elementary school, wants to be the coolest guy with the best truck, house, wife, etc. He seems to want people to be jealous of him in a social way, but when it comes to work he is the smartass, hard-nosed guy that wants it done and won't settle for less than 100% from anyone at any time. Don't tell him your house burnt down, he will say "blah blah blah, go sell some meat".
That makes him sound terrible, he is not. He has a very dry, sarcastic sense of humor but I "get" it, I am a smart girl who enjoys witty banter myself. He comes across in public as very confident, self-assured, in control. But privately he struggles with almost every aspect of his life...
