You accept that this relationship isn't as close as you thought. I get that that's painful and confusing but sometimes it is just the reality. He's a gaming buddy & longtime acquaintance but not a really close friend.
As for the drinking, it may be more about him feeling self-conscious when he drinks or knowing himself to be a sloppy drunk than about anything you guys have or haven't done to make him feel unsafe or uncomfortable.
Women can be predators also. Sounds like she dates younger men because she can control them more easily. Do not put up with this honey. You can find someone who's not controlling, someone who is in the same mindset as you.
Still, the same issues will occur. it doesn't matter what gender they are.
You accept that this relationship isn't as close as you thought. I get that that's painful and confusing but sometimes it is just the reality. He's a gaming buddy & longtime acquaintance but not a really close friend.
As for the drinking, it may be more about him feeling self-conscious when he drinks or knowing himself to be a sloppy drunk than about anything you guys have or haven't done to make him feel unsafe or uncomfortable.
Cheating has nothing to do with you and everything to do with him – I'm sure you were fantastic, just something is very very wrong with him.
Women can be predators also. Sounds like she dates younger men because she can control them more easily. Do not put up with this honey. You can find someone who's not controlling, someone who is in the same mindset as you.