I have no specific examples of bad behavior, but his vibe is really off-putting.
Your parents might dismiss your concerns in some expected ways: “Oh, he’s harmless; he does that to all the lovely ladies,” etc.
Emphasize that you don’t wish to control who they maintain friendships and choose to spend time with. Don’t ask them to disinvite this couple. Tell them you understand this is a long-standing friendship, but that this is your personal choice, based on your experiences and instincts.: I have a friend who has recently decided to take it upon himself to invite himself to certain social occasions.
In another instance, I invited him to join a group for lunch and he asked me to change the date. When I did not change the date, he asked me to change the time.I find this behavior to be presumptuous and rude. Am I being too thin-skinned? How should I handle it?When someone approaches you with an unreasonable request, it helps to keep in mind that anyone can ask anything, as long as they are prepared for an honest answer.
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