I'm not sure I understand what you are saying. Correct me if I'm wrong or provide additional info.

You call this guy at inconvient times, late night early morning. When there once was an issue you needed him and contacted him. Now you contact him when there are issues. Even if you don't say anything you contact him and you are aware this is getting old to him. Is this correct.

Does this make you strange. No. You are finding comfort in speeking w/ him or comfort in reaching out to him even if you don't talk to him. Where you once found comfort is where you are returning to for comfort. I do that w/ my T sometimes. Not in the middle of the night. But sometimes just a quick chat to know she cares is a huge help. If I get her machine or hang up before she can pick up (I chickened out) I do still feel a since of relief.

I hope this is what your talking about if not I most likely appear way out there, loco.