You didn't blow it, BUT you could have used this opportunity to validate his feelings.
"H, I can understand why you would feel that way. Undoubtedly our situation is difficult."
That's it. Many times, less is more. It might have encouraged him to continue communicating with you. VALIDATE! VALIDATE! AND VALIDATE SOME MORE!!
Personally, if I were on the receiving end of your message, it would come across as adding salt to the wound. Instead of validating, it comes across as dismissing his feelings, and imposing yours.
Do you see that?
These opportunities are going to present themselves again. Hopefully you take a different approach. Probably a good idea to post here for some input, before responding.
Me:45 ExW:48 M:04/97 3 Bombs & 2 ReCons 1st BD 11/10 D Finalized 4/20 D-16 S-14 Going in one more round when you don't think you can. That's what makes all the difference in life.~Rocky Balboa
