That's why I'm trying to find the best approach to this stuff. I've been thanking him a lot lately for respecting my need for space, etc., hoping the 'respect' part will get through his thick skull. We talk about my issues, as well...he does know me very well, and I find his insight helpful.
Actually, we also talk a lot about perfectly mundane things. It's not always this nonsense. You guys just get all the dirty laundry.
