I totally agree that he's trying to manipulate and guilt-trip you again.
:sad: "...if you REALLY loved me you'd...(fill in the blank)" :sad:
or...
:sad: "...You could if you wanted to!" :sad:
I think the "tough love" concept is getting to him! It's working! He's testing you out and hoping you'll bend. You need to stand your ground.
If you start to feel bad about it and to feel sorry for him again, think about this ... how suspect is any sentence coming out of the mouth of a teenager that starts with "I love you" and ends with the words "new Jordans"!
:rofl:
He's trying to play you again, and he's frustrated because it's not working for him anymore! You're making progress!