I wish I had some solid advice to offer. I wish you loved him less because things would be so much easier.
I can't think of anything you should have done better or in a smarter way, at least the time I have been "following you". For whatever reason he refuses to "see".
What would you advise someone in your shoes? Take some deep breaths and think of your sitch. You will know what is the best thing to do when you calm down.