Can the kind people of Mumsnet help me on this one? Last night me and DH went out for a long awaited "date night". It was fine right until the last 10 minutes when DH stormed out. We had seen a couple walking out, past our table, and I had commented that it was nice of the boyfriend to be carrying the bunch of flowers that the woman had. I said was a caring boyfriend. My DH took great offence and said I was having a dig at him, that I "always do this" and always compare him to others. This seems to be based on my positive comments of other men over the years like if they come up in conversation. E.g oh so and so is such a nice guy! It transpires that each time I do this I am making DH feel bad. I will admit that our relationship is not rock solid and I feel a lot of emotional needs are not met. I do see positive traits in other people but am not consciously comparing them to DH - that I am aware of. But perhaps in light of everything and what DH said, is there a chance I am?! I am so confused. I tried explaining things and then got tired of what I felt was childish behaviour from DH and just laid it down that I would like him to be more emotionally supportive and compassionate to me. I may have called him thin skinned. He then stormed out and is giving me the silent treatment today. I tried asking for time to talk but he said he needs a day on his own. AIBU for comparing him to others with comments like these? And Was my reaction unwarranted? I'm left feeling very confused.