Ouch, LT.

I can imagine how his flip-flopping would hit a sore spot for you.
It must be hard to feel as though the rug could be yanked from under you at any point, when you've just got comfortable...or perhaps it doesn't allow you to get comfortable.

I suppose in his head it might be as if you're seeking reassurance.

It sounds as though it would have been easier if he'd just said 'Assume in person until I confirm otherwise', without inserting his opinion on things.

I think you pay him to keep his opinion out of things, to a degree?

Sitting with you in your discomfort.