2. He knowes what is critical to her happiness, and what he needs to compromise to make their relationship works;
3. He made it very clear, yes, I sacrifice because I love you, but it does not mean I am lack the ability to lead or you can treat me without dignity. As matter of fact, you need to show as much respect as possible while satisfing your controlling freak psycho.
All in all, this guy love this woman for who she is, yet, he would not allow her step all over him, or let himself get lost while loving such a controlling person.
I even doubt dealing with a person who sees her and communicates to her so clearly will relief her desire to control over time.
Bravo!