I'm not so sure that's the case, although I fully admit to not having seen Season 3 in a while. As I recall, he was talking with Holtz before that and was being surprisingly influenced by him.

Also? Why not tell someone, *anyone*, about that prophecy? I get keeping mum with Angel but, really? Couldn't confide in anyone else? Being all butt hurt because the girl of your dreams is with your best friend is not a very good excuse in my book. Plus there's Lorne who is kind of psychic and good with the reading of destinies so, you know... there were options.

This is just an occasion where Wes seemed to be looking for pity and I just don't have any for him. He has to accept at least some responsibility for losing his friends.