Thank you, too Puppy! I appreciate the insights and it gives me a few ideas as to where to start. Just simple statements with no response from him required, though right? The odd time I've tried this in the past I think I've overdone it (and like you said, likely focused on the wrong kind of thing) and annoyed him. Anything other tips? You can't imagine how much I appreciate a mans POV on this.
I cannot complain for not receiving from others, that which I've never asked them for.