Glad to see this forum does help lurkers who are on their own journey, but still a part of our horrid little world.
Glad you have not lost your patience, although you may be getting a bit anxious over his recent comments. If you have read enough posts and done your homework you will know he is a long way from being fully baked. Stop watching the oven and do things for yourself. Be spectacular. That is something he will notice.
Live A Better Life than he is or the OW. Make the whole dang world want to be like you. This will make you happy with yourself despite where he is on the roller coaster. As long as you have been on this ride, you need to avoid any big drops that you can.
You seem up to speed, so you know not to loose Patience Patience Patience