But his way, he wins. Your way, you win. You would like to think that, your way, you both win, but he doesnt see it that way.

So to answer your question, yes - pouting is emotional abuse. I know we are only getting one side of the story here, but if he is stonewalling like trump is stonewalling, then i would get out. I DID get out. Its get out, or accept this crazy persons definition of reality - your choice!