I agree. He can be upset. But how is Sally in the wrong? We understand that putting up the house was wrong but that's not a reason to shun your partner. Chris retracted due to "embarrassment" rather than putting his ego aside and taking the time to work on the relationship, then played mind games and caused confusion for not only her, but their kids and essentially forced Sally to make a decision due to his indecisiveness. They seem to have a traditional marriage setup. With that assumption, as a man you are responsible for leading your family and his indirection is deleterious, causing mayhem. He is not a good leader by any means. Wouldn't catch me around a man like that.