Kilili
Contributor
How about nipping the problem in the bud and discussing it before the dive? Like, if we're separated, the protocol is such and such, e.g., "I come up and if you don't show in 5 minutes, I'm going for the authorities", or whatever.
Consequently, if he's in trouble, you've done your best to bail him out. If he isn't in trouble, the outcome, e.g., unnecessary worry and anxiety caused, is his fault, not yours for "overreacting".
Not a professional rescuer...
Consequently, if he's in trouble, you've done your best to bail him out. If he isn't in trouble, the outcome, e.g., unnecessary worry and anxiety caused, is his fault, not yours for "overreacting".
Not a professional rescuer...