Because, his perspective is so skewed, he probably doesn't 100% believe he is being a jerk. I think some part of him suspects, and it's a matter of encouraging that thinking.
seems like saying, "it's ok that you invite your girlfriend over", would be a huge step backwards in that department.
My current status: june 2006. Wife ran out and filed D. Finalized Jan 11, 2010, after 12.5 years M. 3 wonderful sons caught in the middle