Don't tell him he's annoying. Call him out when something's not appropriate for the workplace (like the fart jokes) but don't make it about his personality.
Consult HR on how to go about the quirks that aren't inappropriate but still very annoying. They can give you the language toolbox you need.
Not by default, but if you cut life short then you can't find the things that make it "worth it" in the end. And those things, the ones that make it so freaking worth it, they're out there. They're rich and beautiful and sometimes deceivingly simple.
I've been in a "not worth it" place before. The possibility of a "worth it" place was so foreign I don't remember even thinking about the future. I'm in a "worth it" place now. I know it may not be permanent but I hope that I can at least help others make their lives worth it if not always my own.
Add some love to it. Put it on a plate, add a sprig of whatever, eat with a fancy fork, whatever it is that makes you happy. It's a little gift of love to yourself. Soon after living on my own I realized I could eat whatever I wanted out of those big wine glasses. So... I did. Juice, yogurt, cereal, mac and cheese. I liked how it looked and it was a small thing that made my day brighter.
"Do you mind ..." has been mis-answered for so long that yes means no. It's hard to explain because written down, yes/no have different meanings, but when speaking to someone it depends on tone, context, and body language.
"Do you mind if I take that seat"
"No" "Yeah" depending on tone can both mean, "I'm fine with you taking that seat". Most people will add on to make the intention clearer like, "Yeah, go ahead" but not always. Absolutely crazy.
Yeah it's never worth it. I have ultra religious family too and the mental gymnastics they do to defend their prejudice is baffling. I have so many shower arguments that will never see the light of day.
To be honest, "The great thing about being Jewish is I don't have to hate my daughter for being herself" would be so much fun to say. I know it wouldn't end there though.
Ah that's frustrating. The XRAI looked promising, but it's bulkier than I can wear and my phone isn't compatible with it.