

That’s good then!
I don’t know if he has any hobbies besides getting angry at the news, but it’d help and give you two something to talk about that isn’t upsetting. I know you mentioned in another comment that he sees frivolity as a waste of potential, but maybe you could emphasize that he’s worked hard his whole life, and fun in retirement is supposed to be the reward for that?
What does he do for work? Maybe there’s a hobby that hits his dopamine the same way?






Needs a sprinkle of “if you prefer unbroken kneecaps” for flavor