Hi AlteredState. Yes, I to think he feels jealous of the things I am able to do well. It's a little hard to believe considering he worked at a job for 40 years and made lots of money. He had no interests outside of work and I think he resents all of my interests, including any work I might do.

I also think he has a great fear of abandonment yet that seems in contrast to his wanting me to leave him alone all of the time. He's really hard to figure out sometimes!