Yep, his anger was a big motivator for me. Without it, I wouldn't be doing what I do today. I'd have continued to list all my reasons why it was unreasonable for him to expect that. (and it is! he's even admitted that, but he likes it so there)
You know, it's weird. Here is this person who finds it virtually impossible to state his needs, assert himself in any way, and yet he'd let me have it if there were crumbs underneath the table. (little kids NEVER get crumbs everywhere, noooooo) Crazy!