Advice      Sometimes you just have to get out of there,  whether fast or slow,  whether it's your idea or you are under pressure to.  He figures dropping out is a way to avoid defending himself in a confrontation.  Perplexed about how to break out and get away:  It's such a life change.  Why is he so mouthy that you go out of your way to avoid him?  Since so much stands in the way of a gradual withdrawal,  he figures he will drop out. . Is this the first time you come here?  Well … what to do: ...