Given that this pattern of relating seems to be pretty deeply ingrained and persistent, irrespective of the particular friendship, I think it would be very worthwhile for you to seek some counseling to find out more about why you're feeling so insecure.
But the peculiar, individual and persistent nature of Will and Jack's friendship is its great strength, and one that marks White out as an immensely gifted chronicler of the intricacies of the human heart.
If your friend is really persistent, tell them that they are jeopardizing your friendship if they continue to copy you.
While constituting pro-gay hetero-masculinities, straight gay friendships create landscapes of both new equalities and persistent inequalities.
I've gone broke a few times during the decade, had a divorce, lost friendships, and have only survived (barely) by being persistent and knowing I had two kids to take care of and loneliness to fight.
If they continue to be persistent and you're not interested, it's probably time to ask yourself if the friendship is worth putting effort into.
For a friendship to last, you need to have things in common, but, maybe even more important, you need at least one of the people involved to be persistent and doggedly committed to it, and Angela is that person.
