This guy wants everything his way. So, if you get upset, he tells you wharever is required to pacify you - like making a deal to limit gigs. Then he goes and does just what he wants. He wishes you didn't get upset because it annoys him. But he'll put up with the repeated upsets to be able to do as likes.

I'm sorry Owl. He's not going to change. Basically, he's telling you: "This is how I'm going to be. Take it or leave it." I'm afraid those are your two choices.