The issue here is your perception of an issue. It's only an issue because you say it's an issue. Just like I can say this white textbox that I'm typing into is an issue, because I feel it should be black. And it's due to laziness that it hasn't been 'fixed' (i.e. sh*t ain't the way I want it)...
That's your problem. You think he's your friend, and he's playing you for a fool, so you'll buy 'em sh*t. I would insist however that you try and work on your friendship (as opposed to losing a friend) if you can, and tell him that it's never going to happen. If that person decides to end the...