Hi Maya - I wish I had an answer. I never used to question things like this, but lately, I've started looking at everything. NG seems to be super critical of almost all his male acquaintances, I do think this tendency has very deep roots in a childhood of insecurities. No one had ever taken the time to build up his confidence, and alas, I too fell for his bravado and failed to see that underneath it all, he is still a scared little boy.
For the time being, I'm just going to apply myself to providing him with entertaining distraction. We go on holiday next week, which will help enormously. I do think he will unravel, but in time.
