[Oh yes, he’d nearly forgotten about what happened at that party.]

Ah yes, the December party. Now that I think about it, perhaps that is why he targets you in particular. He’s obviously never kissed anyone before, being compelled to do so must have been frightening for him. Now I imagine he’s confused about his own feelings. Of course that’s no excuse to treat you poorly, but it might help to fill in any missing pieces as to why he’s acting the way he is.

[Another thing he would have to bring up with him, though in this subject he was far more confident. He’d been in many relationships, and knew enough to provide solid counsel.]