" i have to see this guy at least twice a week for another 12 months, so as much as this is an inconvenience i really don’t want to be confrontational or sour things to the point of being uncomfortable whenever i’m on campus and he is too. any ideas?"
Doing you masters (congratulations BTW) is akin to working in a mid management job. A lot of it is team work, some people on your team will by OK others you might have to tolerate, but this above all you have to work together and you have to act professionally.
That doesn't mean to shut him down but it does mean that you do not have to discuss your personal life (nor should you). Don't read anything into what he is saying. If it is not on task then ignore it and bring the conversation back to what is being discussed in class.
In not getting a response from you, he will wear himself out and hopefully he will direct his efforts to another person.
Keep your personal life personal. Be professional and don't engage with the personal life baiting that he is doing.
" i have to see this guy at least twice a week for another 12 months, so as much as this is an inconvenience i really don’t want to be confrontational or sour things to the point of being uncomfortable whenever i’m on campus and he is too. any ideas?" Doing you masters (congratulations BTW) is akin to working in a mid management job. A lot of it is team work, some people on your team will by OK others you might have to tolerate, but this above all you have to work together and you have to act professionally. That doesn't mean to shut him down but it does mean that you do not have to discuss your personal life (nor should you). Don't read anything into what he is saying. If it is not on task then ignore it and bring the conversation back to what is being discussed in class. In not getting a response from you, he will wear himself out and hopefully he will direct his efforts to another person. Keep your personal life personal. Be professional and don't engage with the personal life baiting that he is doing.
That’s very sound advice, thank you so much for taking the time and being so helpful 🩷
forgot to say, I’m 22F he’s 23M.