WILDFLOWER...HI
You did exactally the right thing, to not push, leave it to him.
I know it is hard to change old ways, so extremely hard. In my personal opinion I feel deep down men need to feel in controll. You gave him a gift, it probably boasted his self esteem that you left the decesion up to him. ( Just for instance wouldn't I feel wonderfull if mine said, to me, "you know best about that" even if I didn't know BEANS it would feel good to hear it. (probly never happen with an A) Nice dream anyway.
Just a thought Hopeing the VERY BEST for YOU BOTH clancy46