By sadistic I meant that he clearly does not want to be cheered up--or even have you try--but you do it anyway.

However, the more I thought about it I now view it as a sort of gambling addiction. You know how they say that gamblers become hooked from the first payoff and thereafter try to recreate that feeling? It's like you have erratic success in cheering him up but it must pay off good at times because you keep trying for another windfall.

Or.....are you afraid of NOT playing this game..? Do you really view it as your "job" to help him get out of these moods? Secretly maybe?
Just thinkin out loud..

Well shoot it's not you huh. I thought for sure I had run across you again and was shocked! I almost emailed the seller but then came to my senses and thought What would I write?? "Are you Jenny from the I can't get laid forum?"

As far as hiring me, that is hysterical. I actually did work in sales, prior to having babies, but didn't like it the farther up the ladder I went, for a variety of reasons.

The convo with MrH. Hmmm, I don't really remember that conversation but I can tell you that he'd never imply that I don't know how to interact in the corporate world. I was most likely giving him advice on how to be a better Man (I know..I know..shutup already, blackfoot) and he must have told me to knock it off.
I am *much* more assertive than he is and I forever try to push him in a direction that would pay off career-wise but doesn't feel authentic to him at all.
Hell, I tried to ask him if he wanted oatmeal for breakfast this morning and it turned into a 5 minute absolutely pulling-out-my-hair-in-frustration moment. He couldn't say Yes I want oatmeal cause that would be being pushy but he wouldn't say a definitive No since he really did want oatmeal. What he wants is for me to 'force' things on him like his mother did (does) and I don't play that. In this respect, Rigley reminds me sooooo much of him.

At any rate, I still say that "oh" or "hmmm" is the way to go with your H. Otherwise, he will continue to use you to haul himself out of his bad mood, in effect stepping on your head to get himself out of the pit of mud that he's thrown himself into.
Your man is crazy but he's sexy too, so get to work.