People always want the EASY way out. It's too HARD to stay and try to fix things.
Eventually everyone has to face what they have done. I absolutely believe 100% that at some point along the way your H has to stop and look back. If he doesn't do it now , he will do it in the future. So yes it looks like he has taken the easy road for now.
Up to you to show him what he has given up, but do it with integrity and dignity.