If I didn't know any better, from that description I'd say he was Jewish.

[It's quipped lightly enough. It's not...entirely...a joke.]

I haven't burdened a man with my problems in a long time. Honestly, I'm not sure I ever did, not even with my ex-husband Joel. I won't be leaning on him in anything but friendship and mutual household responsibility. I am glad to know about that tendency. It's helpful.