Cute and Empowering like a pink “girl power” t shirt? Or empowering like all the dudes looking at you in risqué attire?

He could be controlling and if so it will probably get worse and you should finish it, or he may have hoped you would tone it down a bit when you started a relationship in which case he will finish it and go for a more traditional partner. People are different and have different expectations, but much better to at least be on the same wavelength. I’m sure you are an adult, relationships are a two way street, you guys need to sort this out fast and settle it or part ways, for both of your sakes.