Superhuman self esteem is a inside job. How does Rob value himself? How does he talk to himself? Was he willing to change his thinking, actions, feelings, and beliefs? He's still Rob but a better man than he was. Confident and can laugh at himself. Take a stand then change his mind and say sorry you were right. Find your voice, I see it starting to emerge from you guys.
Cheers
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.