Hi BA, I think its interesting that its YOU hes ranting and raving at. Underneath this crisis, you are still the closest person to him, I suppose its something that he is able to overload onto you? He must still feel connected emotionally to you, despite the ILYBIDLYA old chestnut? I think that its not surprising that theres disruption for both of you, considering where hes at.
Judt a thought, but if he does so want to walk out of this job, could you be supportive of that? Say, go on then, if thats what you want to do, I support that decsion, we will manage until you finish your degree? So he doesnt feel so trapped? (which sounds like he does).