[ oh is he about to!!! ]

You've made it quite clear. Then to be frank, I don't care about your ego, either. You refuse to change, and so do I.

I think it's unfortunate you suffer such pain, and so I offer condolences. I am grateful for your actions, regardless of your intention, and so I express my thanks.

Whether you accept my words or not is of no consequence to me. And neither are you beholden to them.