What 180's? I am not being defensive. I accept that what he says is what he thinks and what is on his mind and do not put meaning into it. I ask him if need be.
I am giving him space and trying to not ask him to "talk" but rather putting positive mental energy into my communication. I shed a tear a few weeks ago turning the conversation to us and I'm sorry I slipped. He felt terrible that he's hurting me even though he knows I think it's ok for me to shed a tear. He was ok after that and seemed positive and then went dark so I'm not sure why. We have only exchanged a few words back and forth since last Friday.