[quoteHowever, I'm also concerned about appearing uncaring and unsupportive. Should I make any overture at all along the lines of "I'm here to listen if something is on your mind." ] [/quote]
"You look like there is ___________ __________ ________ _______. How can I help?"
You make the offer. He will respond with what he wants. Win-Win.
M22,H45,W45 S21/18D12 Retain faith that you will prevail in the end, regardless of the difficulties and at the same time confront the most brutal facts of your current reality, whatever they might be.