Cinders, I have followed your situation for nearly two years now and I can say that (IMO, of course), of all people, your H would be devastated if you were dating.
I can say with almost certainty that you are very right about this !
Trouble is...I'm not ready to date...so no, H doesn't actually need to deal with it..therefore his blinders stay on !
Love Cinders xxx
"In the depths of my winter, I realized there is within me an invincible summer" Albert Camus