I too think your H is genuinely interested in your opinion on his job search. He also confirmed it to you. You answered it very well in both saying it doesn't concern you and that it would have been the dream hours if you were still together.
I think it just upset me that he still values my opinion but doesn't value me enough to work on a R with me.
[quote-=IrishM]As for him helping you. That's great . Is it because he needs to relieve guilt? Is it because he considers you a friend and he's helping out? Is it because the old H is shinning through? I'm sure all these questions and more ran through your head.[/quote]
Yes all of the above ran through my head. Of course, I hoped/hope it is the last one but realistically it is more likely to be the first one. I did thank him but it didn't sound very heartfelt because I was struggling to compose my voice and not cry!