Let H lead the conversation. Act AS IF. Validate and listen to what he says, and if he says anything negative (I don't believe he will), don't react to it. Just nod and tell him you're sorry he feels that way. If he's positive, accept it, and respond with an equal measure of positivity (but don't go overboard).
Of course, that's all easy to say, more difficult to do!
How are things coming with outfit selection? Have you got a few 180s in the way you'll look planned?
