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I generally don't get offended by the things people say to me either, but I do tend to bristle where my friends are concerned--as you know.
I don't hate him, jeeze that would be a bit overdone. I suppose there could be a situation in which I might hate someone, but it hasn't happened yet. It would take something very, very big. I like to save that strength of emotion for the positive ones like love and joy ;)

I thought you seemed pretty pissed. My apologies. I don't need anyone to defend to me, but I won't complain about it, because I am sure I would do the same regardless of whether you wanted me to or not.

So... thanks.