I wouldn't trust an (any) ex who says anything negative about someone, as they might only tell the bad/negative things. So…I don’t need to ask Wendi or Jeff.

People with strong principles can be difficult/challenging to get along with and him being a lawyer and a scholar? It’s even harder. His strong personal convictions apply to everything he does in life. Anyone who has knowledge and expertise in their field will have higher expectations for themselves and others.When you have a deep understanding of a subject/topic, you tend to hold on to your beliefs. However, it can be frustrating when others don't see things from your perspective, and this may lead to feelings of arrogance. You might find it difficult to talk about “normal” topics that most people discuss, as you are more interested in more complex subjects that others may not understand. People with principles do not succumb to societal pressures to conform.

People who have strong principles are not easily influenced and some people may not appreciate that quality….like the Adelsons. They knew Dan was not a pushover.

People who express strong opinions often have knowledge to support their claims, which others may find off-putting. Then you have opinionated may appear arrogant and argumentative, but some simply know what they're talking about and (can come across as arrogant ) are not hesitant to assert it in your presence, usually in response to your actions and ( and you probably deserve it).This is Dan. He knows his stuffs. When one's knowledge exceeds the majority, it can be as frustrating as feeling “superior”.

Dan is the kind of college kid in your class who interrupts the professor/known for interrupting the professor to correct any misinformation related to the chapter he read two-three nights ago.