You have started to work on improving on how you interact with him, and he can sense that there is a shift in you being less reactive.
You asked a question about detachment yesterday, and I wanted to chime in. I can't seem to find it now.
Me:45 ExW:48 M:04/97 3 Bombs & 2 ReCons 1st BD 11/10 D Finalized 4/20 D-16 S-14 Going in one more round when you don't think you can. That's what makes all the difference in life.~Rocky Balboa