It doesn't have to be that harsh. You can have happy giver, delighted receiver... where both their emotional needs are serviced.
I have no idea why I'm joining in this rubbish.

Christian is practically a women so yes Marc would pound his ass like as if he was Chancellor of the Exchequer.

I don't believe Cristian would be remotely interested in Marc.

I think he is just being honest, Christian is a beautiful looking man. He is giving him a compliment and Christian has lapped it up and is firmly on Marcs team as a result (and people say Marc has no social skills?!)