[.......] [He understands that at least in this case it's not a matter of self-worth.] [And, eventually, he'll be able to do what he asked - to love others, to find happiness again even if it's not the same, even if he still always longs for him.
But having him there, he's just. not in a state where he can accept or embrace that, where he can meet the suggestions with anything but stubborn denial]