Why are you there for the screaming matches? Distant yourself.
You know those lists that show up in women's magazines that ask "What Do Men Say are the Sexiest thing About Women?" Everytime I have read one of those lists it says confidence is the sexiest thing a woman can have. I think being clingly & needy is a huge turn-off. It seems that that should give you more courage, shouldn't it?
I believe most men like a gal with some spit & fire to light the place up if nothing more. A woman who is all sugar and no spice is rather sickening, don't you agree?
Work at having some spunk and backbone. You can do alright for yourself. You don't have to have a man. That is the picture of self-confidence he needs to see in you right now. The more you pull back tight on that rope....the more he's going to stive to get free.
It is not about what you feel should work in your M. It is about doing the work that gets the right results. Do what works!