<s>[INST] retarded friend

Mike is an outlier in his group of friends. At 32 years old, he still lives in the same apartment he had when he was in college. His buddies have moved on, gotten married, had kids, and secured high-paying jobs.  Meanwhile, Mike still spends his free time playing video games, wearing ratty t-shirts, and drinking cheap beer.

Mike's friends feel sorry for him, but also get frustrated with him. They stopped trying to set him up with women or offering to help him find a job, because nothing seems to work. They have all but given up on him.

One day, one of Mike's friends, Alex, has had enough and decides to give it to him straight. "Mike, listen, I'm gonna be honest with you. At 32, you should have your own place, be in a serious relationship, and have a career going. I know you're smart, but it seems like you're just not putting in the effort. What's going on, man?[/INST]