I would not help him with anything that makes his life without you comfortable. This is his bed that he made, now he has to sleep in it no matter how uncomfortable.
Don't be a bitch about it, just say, gosh that would just not be very comfortable picking out a couch with you, I do not think I can do that. Then change the subject.
By the way, did you hear that Billy Mayes died?
You are doing great, but with the long phone conversations, remember to end it first, like a comedian, have the crowd wanting more when you leave!
