And that shouldn't really come to him as a surprise. But lacking happy things to talk about himself, it's a little harder to nail down how to steer the conversation. But he'll try, at least.

"Having seen your username, I'm going to assume all to be with the best of intentions. You mentioned an ex wife. Any other family? Children?"

And please let those come with good terms. He is gambling in hoping this is a happier subject.