It sounds like he tends to start talking himself down "I'm a compulsive liar" or making ridiculous promises "I'll never go anywhere without you", in order to get you to try to talk him down. This puts you on the side of trying to say he isn't so bad.
I'm not sure if it's working, but it's somethng to watch out for.
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