(((((cb))))) You know, at this point I wouldn't even be watching for the baby steps. Even that is putting too much pressure on yourself, and I bet he feels it, too.
First, no more R talks! It's just not a good idea. He knows what you think, and he isn't read to listen to it.
If he starts treating you badly, you can tell him, as calmly as you can, that you will not be treated that way, and walk out of the room. Don't let it turn into a fight. Set the boundary, enforce it. But that's it.
