People like other people; that isn't unusual. I expect that we have all caught one another in little white lies now and again, and again, I don't find that unusual, especially where we once lived.

Perhaps he is, but his requests have been business related and there is no benefit lying to me about what he needs for his training sessions. I also find that people are entitled to their secrets; we don't divulge everything that went on with our lives to everyone we meet.

It feels like you are looking for reason to dislike him.

It's nice to know that you believe me to be a poor sap. And everyone else you associate with.