Optimize990h,

Thank you. I think that the problem that I am having is a little bit of all three that you suggested. He does not have a lot of compassion for anyone about how they are feeling. Nor, does he express his feeling real well. When he is sick, he does not like to be fussed about no matter what is wrong with him. I think a lot of his behavior is learned from his family. His mother passed away a few years ago however, from what I have been told his father was not overly compassionate. He has also told me that in his family they do not express their feelings.

This can make some situations very difficult. I have tried several different ways of dealing with this but none seem to work.