That is what you say, and to that end - you make fun of me in public and have done so and you take no further action on it. In fact, this is far more interesting than just this. You know as well as anyone that the people you like more than others, usually will use the same words or things to support this behavior. And the people they like least or the ones who might be the least comfortable expressing themselves openly (even in person) are the people you like. Do you know anyone who says this to their children? Because you deserve to do it. Because kids always get to say it like that. Because the guy who was the best guy to work with didn't do something bad to you. Oh boy. This is just an amazing situation. And it's not because you have an unhealthy relationship with the person you like, although I admit that some might.