Yes, things could be worse, and he is talking, which is very good. You want things to be expressed and flow (would that they did in my sitch...). If he really wants to go back to Aus, then he/you both should; great place (I loved Adelaide). Or how about a new place, say NZ?
It is best if this stuff comes from him though, at the bottom of the rotten tooth he is opening up, so stay strong and let him talk out his pain, validate.
Luke
M58, xW54 S22, D18 M 1984, D 2016 Living a new life.
