Keeps getting worse, 180 not working

[Cherry]

I know what you mean by the weekends being harder, the way that I see him asking about your whereabouts is a positive. Get him thinking of where is this beautiful lady going? Who is she seeing? Be a little mysterious and upbeat.

It's good that you are recognising where you go wrong in your interactions with him. This is something I'm also working on. Read up on validation, let him speak and just validate wherever possible.