Boys. Girls.

Girl complains about her problems with her roommate. Boy says nice and encouraging things to girl about her roommate. Girl complains about how tired and stressed out she is. Boy says nice and encouraging things to girl about her stress and fatigue. Boy tries to relate to girl about the roommate situation with his own experience. Girl tells him he is a horrible person. Boy talks about his work. Girl talks about how disgusting he is. Boy talks about himself. Girl talks about how he is disappointing to her.

Non-dating, non-married, platonic couple sitting with me at a table in the library. Why is he putting up with such abuse? Why is she so horrible to him? He's just trying to flirt and be nice and she is such a pissy pants.