So I'm currently living/working with a very close friend. We've been like brothers for 25 yrs. Recently while working on my flaws I've come to notice a few flaws about my friend that conflict with my healing. Let get started.

First off he's always looking at the negative to things. Like if I say I like something he's quick to comment something along the lines of, "ya it's nice, but (insert negative comment)" Or if I'm saying something nice about someone. His response is, "ya but what's bad about (person) negative comment." And I'm not going to start a petty argument to make a point. Can someone help with how to react to this.. NEXT!!!!

Sometimes I sit back and wonder if he doesn't want to see me flourish I guess you could say. But not just anyone could see it. Reason being on the surface it looks like the total opposite. By him getting me a job. And looking out for me. And being that great friend. But heres an example. We go to home Depot and I'm looking to buy some tools. He says don't waste ur money on that when I have that tool. And I feel like he makes me think he's helping me by saving money from not buying the tool but really just holding me back. I know there's a law for this one just don't know which 1.

Theres more but those are the 2 I need the most help with. Sorry for being so long.