That’s what you want in a coach! I remember picking my old coach based off of peoples opinions, closeness and supportiveness. Because it can be such a lonely road if people IRL don’t get it, like it or understand it. But then that’s put your partner at a small disadvantage as he may well be an amazing coach but these 2 week online qualified coaches are taking over the field. My coach ended up putting her price by a lot and for me, I couldn’t afford it so looked around and ended up losing £300+ on trying different coaches who just bloody were awful. The meal plan included things I can’t (or won’t) eat, was IMO too basic and really low calories. Then people like Leanne copy and paste like Georgie and push down the real MVP coaches! So, my window shopping stopped and I’m not 4 stone heavier with no motivation and no coach
Mate - you have literally described my life!