Ganb8te 2 - WAH - lost in translation

[jim0987]

What is he passionate about? Most guys talk about the things they are passionate about when they feel comfortable. Football, work

Not saying that you have to talk more, but you need to make interaction with you feel comfortable he might then engage more (less defensive at least).

rereading DB and DR is good but you might want to look at some of the other books about better communication in general.