No, we're done with that part of the conversation. This can be about you now.

*He knows there isn't really a logical solution to this, any kind of equation that can simplify it or make it better, but he's still trying to approach it like a problem to solve.*

I know it's kind of all or nothing with your parents, but they couldn't be happy with someone you liked as long as he had a good job and wouldn't interfere with the hypothetical political career you don't want?