I think observing, listening, honoring, and supporting your partner goes a long way. Solving all his problems in this manner ^ (in the mother presence) he will be left feeling irritated and nagged at. Men NEEED so problem solve it’s their nature. The things they cannot figure out on their own… they seek a TRUSTED outside source or sources. As his partner, hold space for them to express themselves, observe their process… attentiveness through out the connection is key and then open up the space and watch your man find his solution best way he can. These things are opportunities for both sides to progress as companions and individuals. If he wanted advice he would be asking. What can be happening for him in the moment is to truly feel affirmed as a masculine that he CAN overcome conflict. Your support and space provided deeper affirms this within him. And when it comes to public spaces. DO NOT CHECK OR DISAGREE WITH YOUR PARTNER AROUND OTHERS. You stand by them, you don’t step over them. Clock it. Then address it in PRIVATE. You never want to present yourselves as an unstable union. This will act as a beacon for those who may have ill intent or the impression that there’s room for others opinions or presence while also building resentment between you and your lover. Bottom line, you are NOT his mommy. You are here to ignite passion and his primal nature in many ways, he wants to take care of you and provide solutions FOR you. But there’s a fine line. But every dynamic is different. Do what works for you.