Hmm, lots of food for thought. But I'm at work at the moment, so I can't answer fully. But I'll be back this evening after pondering Betsey's and your questions. It may be a bit of my putting the cart before the ox, but I see Trust/Lying as one of the major issues we would face if I ever make it over here to Piecing! As well as something that could keep us from getting there. He's always HATED when I called him a liar - gets angry & turns away from me.
I can say briefly - I also think it has became a bad habit for him; and it was often a reaction against my controlling & crazymaking nature. But there's lots more involved, that need me to be away from work to ponder & put into words.
Thanks very much for helping me through this issue! -H2H