I guess I get that...but when you're on the other side of it it seems like a very immature move which felt like an attempt to be "superior". After he changed he did say that he didn't want to do this (dress) anymore if we were only going to argue. I told him that it had nothing to do with what he was wearing..and it didn't, it was an completely different matter. So do I walk on eggshells when he's dressed and how do I help him get past this "stage"? What does self acceptance look like? So much to learn. Sure wish I had a "happy place" to change in to. Thanks for the great insights.