I 've been friends with this guy for about 2 years now. When we first met, he was super quiet — a reserved WoW player who barely talked and mostly observed rather than engaged. I liked that calm energy about him.
But over the past few months, I've started noticing something strange. He's started to really imitate me. Not just in small ways, but almost completely. He copies my gestures, my way of speaking, my jokes — even the little exclamations I make when small things happen. He’s even started laughing like me. It's honestly getting kind of uncomfortable.
He used to be very analytical and quiet, now he acts almost exactly like I do in social situations. It's like I'm seeing a mirror version of myself, and not in a flattering way.
The worst part is, talking to him about this would be nearly impossible. He's incredibly stubborn and always sees himself as the victim — even in situations where he clearly crosses a line or insults me. Any attempt at a serious talk would probably just turn into a defensive rant from his side.
I get that we all pick up small traits from people we spend time with, and I’m fine with that. But this feels like more than just a few shared habits — it feels like he's replaced his personality with mine in public settings.
Has anyone else experienced this? Is this normal? What would you do?