Trust me, I know this is bullshit; I don't need a peptalk, I'm good.
[A pause.]
Uh, I mean-- thanks, I appreciate it. I don't need validation so much as I need back-up, though.
I think Graham is already thinking critically about this, at least to some extent. He might not be as repentant as he says-- and I know unconditional trust is the popular tactic here, but considering his history, I think he's served better by someone who's both in his corner and knows how manipulative he can be. Anyway, whether or not he's as repentant as he says, he does argue against Bright idealizing him.
private;
[A pause.]
Uh, I mean-- thanks, I appreciate it. I don't need validation so much as I need back-up, though.
I think Graham is already thinking critically about this, at least to some extent. He might not be as repentant as he says-- and I know unconditional trust is the popular tactic here, but considering his history, I think he's served better by someone who's both in his corner and knows how manipulative he can be. Anyway, whether or not he's as repentant as he says, he does argue against Bright idealizing him.