How do I touch his heart and soul?

Question

I have made a mistake with a friend of mine. I told him to "count me out as a friend". He said he would do that right now and that he did not need me. In the meantime, he leased a Mercedes Bendes and is going to India for a holiday . After a month I apologized to him and he said he did not appreciate me letter at all.
He said he was really angry with my words. We are now talking on the phone and he will come to my home this week to visit for coffee, but the mistake was not good.
I get frustrated with all the wrong things I have done because I don;t understand his religion and how they operate. He does not understand the Western way of doing things.....no dinners out,,,,no public movie houses.....no public display of dancing. i like him and like his company but I want more than this .
He likes to have material things and likes to buy good quality things and saves money by going to the Church and staying home. I need to reach him deep down and get him to see things my way more.

Answer 1

I'm speechless.

Answer 2

You need to reach into your own heart and accept him for what he is or let him get on with his life. If you can't handle the ways of his culture you shouldn't try to get back involved and hurt him more. Sounds like you need to let him go and find someone who better fits your bill.

Answer 3

Talk to him about what's bothering you. He can't just magically wake up one day and know what's on your mind.

If you talk to him, you could probably make some compromises and work something out.

Answer 4

So you want to change him,cause he has money?Boy doesn't that sound cheap.

Answer 5

You're trying to force it. Don't.

Answer 6

drop him you will be miserable