Honestly, JW...I'm not sure he CAN stop this. Or that he wants to stop it....he may feel that as much as you ask that he be honest with you, that you may still want something he's not crazy about and will always feel compelled to give you everything he can.

I do understand where you're coming from. I do. But I TOTALLY understand his behavior...it feels natural to him and it feels right. No matter that he's not up for a stroll around the block. YOU are. He just can't help it. (I know you know but...it's just my take)