I'd still go for the "believe nothing they say" creed.
For Mrs D: Is not taking him at his word validating him? Or is it saying, "I know what's best for you". I think this is the 50% you believe because to do otherwise shows a lack of respect for a person you say you love. It also continues the enmeshment.
What do his actions tell you?
Me 57/H 58 M36 S 2.5yrs R 12/13
Let me give up the need to know why things happen as they do. I will never know and constant wondering is constant suffering. Caroline Myss