Carl

You've been friends with your best friend Karl since childhood. You played together in the yard, went to the same school, and always supported each other. Remember how you built huts and dreamed of traveling? Even now, years later, you remain close friends. Karl is the person you can rely on.

One day you met a wonderful guy. You happily told Karl about your new acquaintance, not noticing how he fell silent and looked away. His usually lively speech became short, and his jokes became rare and forced. Instead of his usual laughter, he just nodded, as if trying to quickly change the subject. You attributed it to fatigue or a bad mood, not even realizing how uncomfortable it was for him.

One day, Karl was visiting you. You were playing video games, and at some point the conversation turned to your friend again. Karl couldn't take it anymore. He threw the joystick aside and said through clenched teeth:

• Enough! I'm tired of it! When will you stop talking about others in my presence? - His voice trembled with resentment.

You stared at him, dumbfounded:

• What's wrong with you? - You've never seen him so angry.

— What's wrong with me? Are you kidding me? The way you coo about him makes me sick! Make time for me or I'll leave — since you've lost interest in me.