Hoping for positive changes

[artsy]

...and now he's pouting because I politely declined his offer to swoop in and save the day.

I can handle him pouting- I actually prefer it because he goes dark. I just don't want him to start backing out of promises or retaliating like a child.

I really am polite- I triple check all of my communication before I send it! Lol it must be a combo of the stress at work and his needs not being met (which is why he wants to be "friends"- eases his guilt, I believe. So me not allowing it makes him sit with it)