He is actually English, known him ages.
I think I'm just going to give up and let him do what he wants because I sound like I'm constantly lecturing the poor guy. And plus I don't know anything because I'm too young according to him, but our ages are not far off. And like you said people go through this often and they come out okay.
If a woman gives him any attention at all he is straight in there! It will only be a matter of time.
Thanks for the reply though Pooly.