Wow what an interesting question! If I could change roles with my T.....!

Well, I guess I would try to give him a chance to vent for a change. Ask some non/yes/no questions. Project warmth, caring and empathy. Look him straight in the eye. Talk quietly and calmly. Try to make him laugh once or twice. I don't know what his issues might be, but being human I'm sure he has some. Emphasize his good qualities.

I wonder how he'd feel if I proposed doing this IRL??!! Maybe I'll ask him...