Thanks Angie and 1Day,

I try pretty hard to work this stuff out, and have been doing it for a long time now. Maybe it sounds a bit 'bookish', but that just me I'm afraid.

1Day, Yes it sounds like your partner overdosed on the people pleasing and had to shut down. I'm glad he was able to get some help, and open up to you again.

Cheers, Myzen.