I guess it depends on how stable the relationship, old or new. Thoughts on jealousy? Even if you reassured him repeatedly, would he become sulky rather than jealous or would the jealousy completely disappear? Or can he not help himself?
If you had a minor disagreement with him do you think he would he get hung up on it? Like keep asking you if you’re mad or something.
If you’re upset abt something is he the type to simply ask you, “whats wrong?” Or does he say, “Did I do something wrong?”
Some scenarios I have to think over bc I remember that he was constantly belittled in his life which evidently has affected his mental state and self image. But yeah, honestly could talk all day about the max hypotheticals, these are the ones I’ve been thinking of as of late 🤭
Ooooookay, more Max discussion :) Yes yes yes.
I think that no matter how long Max is in a relationship with someone, he's always going to struggle with jealousy. I wouldn't say that he'd sulk but his temper would flare immediately and he'd definitely start with the "if looks could kill, you'd be in a billion pieces" staring. It wouldn't be a leap for him to hurt the person he thinks has designs on his partner. I don't think he'd be able to help himself with that.
Minor disagreement, however, I don't think he'd be unreasonable. I think he'd be more curious, want to know why you think/believe the way you do. He'd definitely ask at least once if you're mad at him, though he'll read your tone and body language to tell whether than trust your words. As far as the disagreement itself, I think his approach to it is "Explain it to me because I know my brain works different than yours".
I think it depends on the situation if he'd simply ask "what's wrong?" or "Did I do something wrong?". If for any reason at all HE thinks that he might be the problem, he'd ask if he did something wrong. But like if he just walks in after being gone all day and finds his partner upset, it's a "what's wrong? What happened?" response.
This is the most engaging shit I've ever gotten through asks and I've been on this hellsite for over ten years so NO NEED TO EXPLAIN. My god, I'm so happy with this.
Also, Max is a FASCINATING character and I totally get what you mean. I'll catch myself muscle memory working at my job and randomly thinking how Max would react in certain situations.
Speaking of all this, bestie, you should really read my Max fic on ao3. I don't update it super often (I don't update any of them super often anymore, life's being a bitch) but I'm really proud of what I have posted and I think you'd like it.
Anyway, thanks for the ask!
