It does sound like a positive change. The relationship doesn’t sound very healthy, but those passionate ones are usually the hardest to get over. There might be a period of sadness, but hopefully not depression.

As for his possessions, maybe his priorities have changed and he’s growing up and seeing that certain things that were important to him at one time aren’t as important anymore.

I think the only thing you can do is let him know that you’re there to listen if and when he needs to talk. If only they would keep that trait that they had as toddlers about wanting to tell mom everything. Why did that ever change?

Please keep us posted.