In that case it is a victory and you are right to celebrate.
Have you also considered whether there is any change in his behavior as a result of your change in approach? I think I can see some but maybe I am reading too much into what you have said.
- Nobody has ever learnt anything important from happiness and success; problems make us grow - Consult your plan, not your feelings - If you haven't set goals, how can you expect to achieve anything?
