LMAO!!! That is too funny but oh does it sound like an good instructional manual for them.
Yes he has softened over the past few months. I no longer pressure him with R talks and never bring up the money situation anymore. I have figured he wants to be on his own then I can not help him and he is not obligated to help me. It has been VERY tight since soon after he left I was demoted and my income decreased. I have a second job now to compensate the difference.
I have noticed that he lingers more now and engages in misc chit chat more also.