New year, new thread, new attitude!

[SirPrizeMe]

Yeah, it sure feels like backing off would be the right thing here, New Attitude.
As for him coming and going as he pleases - if there is no inconvenience for you, then ... why not? it prolly feels like an insult to be treated this way, especially given the family and all your history. But he's not ready. Maybe could you just... let him be for a while?

And when he leaves - no whiny kid! Put that whiny kid away. Or you can whine here. (But we probably won't tolerate it for long either).

Maybe another GAL activity would help you keep your patience.