He understands the basics of TRP that I've introduced and taught him, but isn't great at uncovering obvious situations and why women do what they do, in a specific situation.

He talks to an ex girlfriend of his, who's constantly playing dread and jealousy games. Lately, she told him that she was pregnant with another man's baby, trying to grab the last of his sympathy and "up his competitive drive" (in her own words, lol.) The last big event was her threatening suicide, and wanting to make it look like her ex boyfriend killed her because he broke up with her.

It was a STR, they never fucked. This was the girl he's idealised for ages with no good reason.

Makes him feel low, anxious, and unable to let go or concentrate on his current life. His wife fucking HATES the ex, as she's drama filled and manipulative. The fights they've had surrounding the ex have caused a lot of stress in the relationship, simply because he doesn't understand how it affects him. He's the kind of BP guy that "wants to be fair, and help everyone." Which is admirable, but extends too fair due to his naivety.

He's a close friend.