So...is asking directly and clearly for what you want (not sweeping life changes but "I need to do xyz today and need this help from you") different than what you usually do?
Sage
NOPE! I am the queen of direct...don't think ya could be more direct than me...his response today was probably a result of our "conversation" "argument" last night...instead of him saying anything he will do things like this for a bit to get on my good side and just when I do think to myself oh ok he really does genuinly give a crap about me and doesn't think the world revolves around him and his needs...poof...back into that self serving sleeping on the couch guy again.