Re: what you conclude from her attitude?
I think he is not scared, he is worried about his goodwill, your advice clik, he may try on your advice, but it will not right way to talk her family by himself, I think he should first take someone in confidence, from his own family member, either mother or sister, and put whole scenario front of her, and let her talk first to girl directly, if it will not work, then let’s go ahead and speak to her mother, and wait for her response, but involving families in such issue, means it will be open debate from both side , other people may also involve.