The question you should ask yourself is do you really want to be with someone who does not respect your feelings. If they can't accept how you feel, then that will cause a lot of problems later on. In a good relationship you must work together and be on the same page.
Stretching exercises would maintain his agility and flexibility without causing heavy force on his bones.
An important aspect of my teammates would be that they are able to play as a team and play in a team setting, that they are able to consider the team and success of the team over their own success, as well as their own glory. These are two main things important in teamplay and team sports.
Contamination usually occurs when draping an extremity.