NLW, thank you for posting. It does seem to be part of the script. I've read similar stories here, but still have a hard time understanding how grown adults become adolescents once again. What really baffles me is how cruelly they can treat the LBS, but still want to communicate as friends. That hasn't been true in my case, although I find it odd that xh will elaborate about things that are non of my business. I'm past the phase of trying to figure it all out, but still like to get feedback (reassurance) regarding his behavior.