Listen, I don't any know war vets so I'm not even going to pretend to be an expert on how hard it is. BUT if EVERY time we hang out I had to hear about September 9, 2009 I would absolutely lose my shit! I can't blame Bristol for not being equipped to deal with that. I can blame her for having two kids with him.
I would want to be a supportive friend but if I can't ask you if you want another beer at a ballgame without hearing "I bet my guys would love a beer but I let them down on Sept. 9, 2009" I would be hardpressed to call you to hang out that often.