Oh and this...

"If he wasn't entertaining the OW, I would be more inclined to be patient and listen."

Is so controlling.

Either you listen and be patient, or you don't. There should be no conditions to this if you want to get him to open up to you.

M-43 W-40
2D - 9 and 5

Emotion, yet peace.
Ignorance, yet knowledge.
Passion, yet serenity.
Chaos, yet harmony.
Death, yet a new life.

RECONCILED AND WISER