[Garfie]

Originally Posted by MTVN

He was a fellow late entrant with Isabella, they got along well when most of the other housemates had no time for them, they both agreed about Lewis' behaviour that he had it in for them both and particularly Hussain. It's hard coming into that house as late entrants but at least they had each other

But then suddenly Isabella has bent over backwards to fit into the house, she has suddenly been all over Lewis, not only has it left Hussain essentially friendless but she has to know that her obsession with getting closer to Lewis will come at the expense of her relationship with Hussain

Is it any wonder that the poor guy has snapped, he has now been completely isolated in there. The only hope now is that we get rid of Lewis and Hussain and Tomasz can mastermind their way to the final together

It's so nice that you've started a positive thread about Hussain. I grew to love him after quite a short time, as it soon became evident that underneath all the bravado and attitude there was actually a pretty caring and sensitive guy, and he was just someone who wanted to play the game and have a bit of fun.

Although I know some people feel his behaviour towards Isabella is because he's attracted to her, and is jealous of her attraction to Lewis, I personally think it is about attachment rather than attraction. Hussain and Isabella have clearly formed a strong bond- this has been shown in the private conversations between them, in the way that Isabella defended him in the diary room after the first time he shouted at her, in her distress at them falling out and in the guilt and regret he expressed.

I think Hussain has felt a sense of security and support from his relationship with Isabella, and his behaviour towards her - extreme as it was- came from a fear of losing that security and being left without the person he felt understands him the most and with whom he can truly be himself. Although he has built friendships with others, and particularly with Tomasz, as a latecomer I think he is uncertain about trusting those friendships fully. With Isabella I think he felt complete trust.
He seems to be genuinely hurting and feeling rejected, and this has emerged as anger.

It says a lot about Hussain-and Isabella too- that he was able to discuss his feelings with her, admit his faults and apologise to her for them. And it says a lot about their relationship that they were able to address the problems, repair their relationship and move on. I believe there is a lot more depth and feeling to this guy than some people seem to think.

I'm loving your last sentiment, about both he and Tomasz being saved on Friday, and heading off to the final together.