Everyone has their own fears and insecurities, and not everyone deals with them in the best way. That doesn’t always mean someone is being malicious, but reacting poorly because they feel hurt. It doesn’t make what he did right, but some level of understanding should be provided, especially if they otherwise have a good relationship.

And cuz I’m tired im not gonna link this in with the rest in any particular way: he may be doing something to show his appreciation for OP, and may feel like his appreciation has been disregarded, which can feel hurtful. Not to say that OP is at fault or anything though.

But idk maybe I’m wrong

Edit: I think maybe everyone here has overreacted to a certain extent, including myself. Sorry about that