Thanks Kimmy. I've never actually made such a list but I definitely have it in my head. I can easily tell when he is being unrealistic. There was a time when I couldn't and just accepted all that he said.

I guess if I feel good about how I treat him and how I run my business then I need to somehow shield myself from his negatism. The problem is I feel angry about what he does and I'm sure that it shows in my treatment of him. It's a vicious circle!!!