I suffer from Bipolar Disorder. I suffered from a depressive episode last year. A friend of mine feels I'm too negative. He constantly prods me in social situations -- "What's going good Bob?"

He has a narrow view of life and a fragile ego. He is also very arrogant and does not take criticism well. I therefore don't want to be too direct with him.

Ignoring the comments has not worked. Going along with the suggestion only seems encourage the behavior.

I'm concerned that stating, "This is getting to be bit much Joe" or "I don't when you redirect or greet me this way," would be too stand offish.

How can I back him off gently?

I suffer from Bipolar Disorder. I suffered from a depressive episode last year. A friend of mine feels I'm too negative. He constantly prods me in social situations -- "What's going good Bob?"

He has a narrow view of life and a fragile ego. He is also very arrogant and does not take criticism well. I therefore don't want to be too direct with him.

Ignoring the comments has not worked. Going along with the suggestion only seems encourage the behavior.

I'm concerned that stating, "This is getting to be bit much Joe" or "I don't like it when you redirect or greet me this way," would be too stand offish.

How can I back him off gently?

I suffer from Bipolar Disorder. I suffered from a depressive episode last year. A friend of mine feels I'm too negative. He constantly prods me in social situations -- "What's going good Bob?"

He has a narrow view of life and a fragile ego. He is also very arrogant. I therefore don't want to be too direct with him.

How can I back him off gently?

I suffer from Bipolar Disorder. I suffered from a depressive episode last year. A friend of mine feels I'm too negative. He constantly prods me in social situations -- "What's going good Bob?"

He has a narrow view of life and a fragile ego. He is also very arrogant and does not take criticism well. I therefore don't want to be too direct with him.

Ignoring the comments has not worked. Going along with the suggestion only seems encourage the behavior.

I'm concerned that stating, "This is getting to be bit much Joe" or "I don't when you redirect or greet me this way," would be too stand offish.

How can I back him off gently?

I suffer from Bipolar Disorder. I suffered from a depressive episode last year. A friend of mine feels I'm too negative. He constantly prods me in social situations -- "What's going good Bob?"

He has a narrow view of life and a fragile ego. He is also very arrogant. I therefore don't want to be to direct with him. How can I back him off gently?

I suffer from Bipolar Disorder. I suffered from a depressive episode last year. A friend of mine feels I'm too negative. He constantly prods me in social situations -- "What's going good Bob?"

He has a narrow view of life and a fragile ego. He is also very arrogant. I therefore don't want to be too direct with him.

How can I back him off gently?