This means nothing without a diagnosis at least. If he seriously considers his behavior a problem, he should seek professional help, no?

What you are describing could just as easily be moodiness and/or poor impulse control.

It was good of him to take the initiative to apologize.

But.

Are you willing to give him a continuing pass on taking his emotions/frustrations out on you? There's a difference between venting *to* someone and venting *at* them. Has this been a long-term pattern?


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