Sounds like more conflict avoidance. Could be that he's taking a "male" view, and feels like that was the only thing of substance discussed.
Often times, I'd look at a conversation and see the substantive part as the emotional part of the conversation. My husband would look at it as though the substantive part was the fact exchange.
Often when I used to ask him about the conversation he had with someone, he'd tell me only about the facts, not the emotional part. I always felt he was holding stuff back, lies through ommision.
Man...such a simple explanation!
Thanks Mr. Cool.
And I agree with Shiny, you contribute a lot to us. I learn so much reading your posts.