I didn't see any changes in my H until I backed off and let him have the space that he was asking for. There is a reason they ask for space and it's not because they are trying to be cruel to us. As much as that is hard to see.
Good luck, and keep us posted. Read the BB thoroughly, you will find some situations that are similar to yours but are farther along. It will help you to strike up a repoire with those people also.