I am glad you and H are talking every day. I just read a post by James John in piecing called "teething" and it helped me understand my H's mindset a little better. Check it out--I think it may help you too!
Remember, you can only control your own behavior, not his. BUT, you can control your reactions to his behavior!!! Make sense??!
Now on another note...tell me how warm it is "down under"...we are having such a cold winter and I can't wait 'til its over!!!!!
Happiness is like a butterfly: the more you chase it, the more it will elude you, but if you turn your attention to other things, it will come and sit softly on your shoulder.... (thoreau)