HELP! Can't take the way H talks to me!!

[not an ex yet]

So here is something interesting that just happened!

I was planning on going to a party that a girlfriend of mine is having tonight. I called H this morning to see if he could watch kids tonight if I went. He said yes.

He called me when he left work and told me he was on his way. I told him not to hurry b/c I am still feeling pretty crappy from this cold and wasn't sure if I was still going. He said he would call me when he got in town. (he works a little over an hour away from where we live)

Anyway, I decided that I am not going to the party. H called me about 6:00 and asked if I was going. I told him no, I am staying home. He said, "OK, well is it OK if I go to (name of bar) and have a few beers?" He was very pleasant for a change. I said yes. I think he realized what he said and then right away said, "I am going to stay here for a couple beers." He was with his brother and SIL so I'm sure they noticed the slip of him asking for permission. I'm sure it was just that...a slip, but it felt good to hear that again like we were a "real" married couple again.