I told him a funny story about work. He laughed, but then immediately got up to leave.
Well, to me....that looks more like you are trying to hold him down so he won't leave. It probably isn't what you were doing, but from the WAS POV, it does.
The changing the light bulb is purely out of guilt, IMHO. That's why he didn't want you to argue that you'd do it. Again, that just my opinion.
Some day, you may be able to tell funny stories, but right now it may be too awkard .....for him anyway.
I know it must be awfuly difficult to know what to do and where to drawa line, but keep reading and learning from other stories.
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!
