He's still trying to reverse psych you. Good you aren't taking it.
Its not moral high road, its denial. Sounds like this guy can't admit a mistake. That's not good b/c admitting a mistake is the first step to solving a problem. Can't fix what you don't understand.
Good for you, Berg, for recognizing a hopeless case before you made things any more permanent with this guy. You really are better off without this guy.
Second thoughts can generally be amended with judicious action; injudicious actions can seldom be recovered with second thoughts.
--Cyteen by C.J.Cherryh