Just a thought here. Perhaps this was your H's clumsy way of being more forceful and "manly" based upon your previous discussion of manly men. Not the best approach to be sure but I'm sure your statement really struck at the core of his self-image.
Lol with my luck it would be just that. Pick one area you know I am going to get pissy. I hate being woke up.
Now if that tree that came down two weeks ago in a storm was to disappear soon without me saying anything about it. I will view that as manly taking iniative without being told to. Or the lawnmower gets fixed without me harping again manly initative points with me.