I don’t think it’s inauthentic or dishonest. He was likely focusing on you and your story until you brought his relationship with his mom into the picture by bringing up the picture and the idea of the contrast, which introduced that additional element into the conversation. 
__________________
Since you cannot do good to all, you are to pay special attention to those who, by accidents of time, or place, or circumstance, are brought into closer connection with you. (St. Augustine)
|