I like your analogy of the teenager, and you're right, that is exactly how he is acting!
I was good last night talking to him, h seemed to pull away after talking about his and S10 day. I didn't pursue any convos and let him start them, which could be why he wasn't talking. I also didn't want to slip with the anger stewing inside...big 180 for me not confronting him!
I did notice that he is asking my opinion, apparently seeking approval about things. He got a new shirt and was asking which dress pants to wear with it. He's also mentioned a few times about a pair of earrings he wants and how he needs to gage up to get the ones he wants. I addressed the outfit but not the earrings. I think I need to pull further away from him...let him realize that his choice is for me not to be there, which includes approval for little things. Or is this a baby step with him seeking my approval? Lord I'm so confused by this stuff!
Atsbaby M:36 H:35 T: 19 M:12 S:11 D:9 BD: 5/4/14 Proof of OW 8/13/14-love note from her 8/19 admits OW 8/22/14 files D w/o telling me 9/20/14 Says he wants to reconcile