Asklemmy

He's not quite as bad as all that. He's an ass, but he's self aware enough to at least see when he'll be perceived as the unreasonable one and back off. I honestly don't have much of a relationship with him at all at this point, beyond saying hi and bye. My family has what most would consider a big get together every week, my nine siblings mostly showing up with their double digits of kids, all hanging out and having dinner. Without that, I lose a rather large portion of my small introverted social circle.

Mostly, I'll stick with going when I'm comfortable and leaving when I feel disrespected. It's shitty, but it's something. And I can continue growing my circle elsewhere too. Joined a game night group, I see my friends from next city over every now and again. I'll do okay.