Liz, as predicted, he is campaigning for a return to the status-quo---status quo for HIM. Certainly, not status quo for YOU...LOL. It appeared that the status quo was not satisfactory for you (for the most part)---but, It was for HIM! Thus, his desire to have it reinstated.
His requests for you to tell him what to do--is him asking you for a guranteed ticket for the return of life as usual (status quo). Don't fall for his transparent efforts.
I think Sparklekitty summarized it in a few words!!
How do you know that you won't Love living under a separate roof!?
dandylion