I really don't understand how anybody can be happy in a relationship where they need to ask their partner what they are allowed to do. If I wanted someone to tell me what to do I'd move back home with my mom.

My dad is the same way as you, probably why he's on his 3rd marriage, because he always tries to please his partner rather than stand up for what he likes himself, and in the end it never works out. Maybe you should think about that for a little while, because he is now an old man and after 2 divorces, doesn't have a lot of money.

It's really sad, and is exactly why I will never give up something I like for anybody else.