Answer: Because this is love to him.
He’s teaching you what’s acceptable in this relationship. If you act “ridiculous,” he has the right to push back. He’s not going to let a woman take advantage of him.
For him, a relationship is like a contract. You provide certain services, and he provides certain services. If you fail to do what he expects, he’s going to get mad—this is called “aggrieved entitlement”—and his reaction will make you do better next time.
It’s not about love as you know it. It’s not about wanting to lift you up and support you and see you thrive. It’s about being The Man in charge.
