Ha@jmg! ;^) I had no idea what those movies were from, but I thought I recognized some of them - which is why I ventured the guess that I did! And stunning review, too—by the way (coming from a true fan!), “the crappy one’s of today...” ;D I’m sure they d be proud , but hey? It is what I t is... what r u supposed to do: lie (perhaps like everybody else?)?
I think that, with you friend, communication at this point is the key. If you can, and it’s obviously only going to work as well as he can, or wants &/is willing to listen, explain to him how you’re felling. So, kind of lke, “you know Ron - that’s what we’ll call him for thus excise humor me so!

...ah, Ronald—

see we’re having fun already (maybe leave the name-calling out for the one, just this once.;^) Ronnie: here’s the deal. I like you a great deal. I value your friendship very highly. It’s one of the best I’ve ever had in my life, and certainly the best thing I’ve got going in my life at thus moment, relationship-wise. . . But I need you to - accept the fact, that—I can’t go at your pace, when it comes to the changes wed both like to see me implement ing. I appreciate that you care. And I know how much it bothers you that I don’t proceed to make progress at a rate with which you can be satisfied with. But I can’t do it on your watch. I just can’t... And if this is something that’s going to be too hard, or too difficult to accept—then that’s fine (I can hear where you’re coming from...) - but I really think that then, for sake of my own sanity, or if that’s being to melodramatic, in the interest of my happiness, it would be best if we reduced our schedules when it comes to getting together, and if that can’t happen (because you’re all in or all out!) then we might just need to take a little break. Until our heads clear a bit, and we can see and think a little bit more clearly (evenly) about the situation. I thank you for caring for me. I do! But- this has taken a toll on me, and I can’t let it continue on in this way; and hey, I know it’s not making you happy, either—so either we can agree, temporarily , to disagree; or we’re both going to drive each other mad & it’s going to get to the point where we’re hurting each other more tha n we probably should, through our words & our actions (passive-aggressive, as they may or may not be!).

express to him that you know that he cares. It’s been established—but it’s almost too much. What you need right now , is for him to “care-less!” As funny as that sounds. . :^) there- now that was probably how you properly do a “too-long,” post! Sorry, I got lost in my own voice—