Quoting sage:
an hour later he's not speaking to me because I said "are you all right?" to him (I think I've mentioned before that questions don't go well with him -- got the half stony stare yesterday when I asked him what he did during the afternoon when I was out....the "all right" question seems judging, controlling, interpreting, whatever, I guess)


Hey Sage,

Sounds like you've identified another cheeseless tunnel. You aren't his mood police after all I know your curiosity gets you going, but have you tried a different approach? Reporting you feelings perhaps?
"I feel as though I'm sensing tension from you? Is that just me?"

Don't know if it would make a difference, but it sounds less judging/controlling to my ear...

You are doing great,
Acorn