He frowned faintly at 'a respectable reason'. Did 'love' count? But the next part made him nod concession.

"Nobody's ever done it before. I know what the... science says. I'm a psychologist. Of course I studied my own conditions. Outside interference can manifest as further... obstacles or attackers in the dream. But." He took a breath. "As someone who's suffered them for over half my life.... dealing with four monsters and waking up alone is not better than dealing with five monsters and waking up in your arms."