Other-selves and projection

[Sacred Fool]

Sounds to me like you guys might be spinning your wheels on a level where you've used up all the catalyst, so you need to find your way to the next level of coherence. It sounds like he might need both more space and less engagement in order to "hear himself." You could just try striking out in new directions (with you playing more of a deliberately supporting role, perhaps) and seeing of any of those lead anywhere. You could also meditate upon the matter and see what comes via that approach.