[He lets him go, because he can tell trying to hold onto him in this mood would only make him feel worse.]

I wish you'd stop doing that. Minimizing your feelings. I'm not saying any of this because I have to. If I thought I had to, we'd have a problem.

I want to. I want to take your feelings into account when determining how I conduct myself, just as you do for me. I don't understand... Please, help me to understand why it bothers you that I'm taking what you want into consideration.