As dumb as it sounds the bubble reference has helped me. And him not being able to respond warmly to me is more about where he is vs me because I was the person only a fool would leave the last 2 days. I have embraced his mom and made sure she has spent all her time with the kids.
Last BD he ended up really cold and a huge you know what when I started finally becoming the person only a fool would leave. He was so angry with me. A lot of people said it was because he thought it was fake and was angry that I wasn't giving him reason to hate me.
I just told H mom to do whatever she wishes when it comes to H but to not feel the need to fight my battles... I just said 'I'm leaving the decision to you and what you think is best for you'