Narcissistic.
I rather keep the facade(mine, it's mine!) than let go and reveal the whole truth. To someone who's saying the content doesn't even matter - only me talking about it matters.
I have been there, in his place. And it's a terrible feeling, I'm making him doubt himself.
Yes the feeling of control is appealing, but really he should take control and walk away.
..Actually sense of control is just a mirage, and really I'm only looking for justification for my behavior.
And when I step back to at least give him some space, make his moves. He comes and hugs me (figuratively speaking). Darling, be a man.
Well wasn't this personal.