I love the Doug Larson quote. I'd be happy if my H would read a quote like that and understand that it might have some truth behind it.
It does sound like he's done some thinking and realizes that while it might not be easy, it might be worth the effort to make the M work.
I'm so glad that he responded to you and gave you a thoughtful answer. And that he actually wants to see what else is on your list.
Good luck!
M36 XH34 M-5 T7 4/11 H confused 5/11 ILYB 6/11 OW discovered 7/11 I move out, OW over 5/12-OW2,done->new EA, but H wont file 9/12 H "best bf ever" to EA/OW3 3/13 H/OW break up H files 4/13 D 6/18/13