YAY ..I was a big hair, acid washed jeans AND padded shoulders girl too. Seems our problems were so simple then too, although we didn't realise it at the time.
Loved what URW said, absolutely spot on. Think your H is just a cake eater and is making sure you're gonna be still waiting for him with the pipe and slippers when he finishes messing around with his plaything. Gotta give it to you girl, you are one courageous lady. I find that when I'm stumbling over a problem, I stop and think "what would TVS do in this situation?"....always act with dignity...I know that for sure.