I've had this one regular for about three years and he's driving me crazy lately. He's very nice and (usually) respectful, but his personality is starting to grate on my nerves. He knows my limitations and what I don't like, but he continuously tries to push past them. For example, I've always been clear about my boundaries and that I will never meet him OTC, but lately he's started repeatedly suggesting that we should meet somewhere. Its not just nonchalantly either, its very...well very creepy. I get the worst kind of vibe from him these days.
I've started to dread when I know he's coming in. Every week he's always trying something new. He'll ask me when I'm going to touch him, when I'm going to give him my picture, when I'm going to meet him for dinner, etc. Its irritating that he thinks hes going to persuade me by asking a thousand times. He obviously doesn't respect me. However, money has been so bad these days, I really can't afford to lose him right now. I'm forced to just grit my teeth, fake smile a lot, and pretend everything is great. I was so annoyed a few weeks ago I actually lied and said I was sick to leave work...after being there all of thirty minutes. If I had stayed any longer I would of had a meltdown. He's caused them before. Sometimes being with him is like listening to someone drag their nails on a chalkboard.
I'm wondering if there are any quick solutions that could make his visits a little more bearable (besides alcohol, lol)? Does anyone else ever have annoying regulars?



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