People are diferent but from what you wrote I would advise against pushing him right now. As he said, he's working his butt off and has been trying and there has been some success. If it was me and you kept pushing I would would react negetivly and think/feel no matter what I do you won't be happy so withdraw from you further and quit trying as much. I would suggest GAL right now - not ramming yourself down his throat.
