It sounds like your weekend went pretty good. There are many positives there! Keep focused on them.
Quote: but even making a suggestion or expressing any feelings towards him, sets him off
I really have to watch this one. Things like: Why don't you do this, or try that. Even, How are you feeling is controlling.
Some new phrases I have been working on: How do you want to handle that? I'm sensing that you are feeling alittle ______ (off, down whatever fits), just want to let you know I'm here.
Kind of two ways to handle things. One is where I would have suggested some solution. Now, simply ask what his solution might be and just listen. The second is when they feel down, make it that your aware and are just there. Then exactly like you said, go about your business.
