Like you’ll need to hide everything new you got into in fear he’ll yell at you or humiliate you for buying a new game or watching a new show, or even wearing a new shirt. Would you hide that you still celebrate Halloween, Christmas, birthdays, etc despite not being a little kid? Is it normal to go by keyspam usernames and be as anonymous as possible to avoid being found online by your friend as he’ll post private information or hate on all of your posts? While also seeming like the asshole because you’re being secretive for no reason?
Simply put: no that is not normal. That person is not really your friend.
Okay, so: is it because you reasonably expect that from your friend? Have they given you reason to expect these things? Or is it more just an anxiety thing? Like, you know it’s not a reasonable fear, but your brain still won’t let go?
If A: no, that’s not normal and he’s hella toxic. Especially the online anonymity thing- what the fuck?
If B: no, that’s not exactly normal but anxiety is a bitch sometimes.
I used to have a friend like that in high school and life significantly improved when I decided to change friend groups.
Do not associate with people who treat you this way.
Your friends should love to see you geek out over the stuff that makes you happy.
No. And these sound like trauma reactions.
Yeah that’s abuse.
This is not a friend. You can do better. And should start now
You owe them nothing. Cut them out of your life. You don’t even need to explain
This doesn’t sound like a friendship I would want.
Your “friend” sounds like they’re due for at least one brick to the ribs. You deserve better, dude. Get that loser out of your life!
If you’re walking on eggshells everytime an interaction happens is time to find someone else to interact.
