Gosh Alison, I misinterpreted the whole fuel thing, yes he is far too defensive isn't he? And that was not an appropriate response from him. I wonder when things like that happen how good you both are at repairing? I read somewhere that it's not that important what the conflict is or how it goes, it's how you both repair afterwards which is most important, signalling that yes, something awkward or painful occurred between you but that you are still there for the other person regardless. You're doing fantastically, I agree with everything may said. Keep up the good work and you'll both be ready for MC before you know it