Hmmm, that's the second time today you've professed love to me! Shall I assume
you're feeling a bit remorseful for being so mean to me yesterday in the dating thread?

I really don't see an issue with him trying to have control. He doesn't see her other than when there is a function that he attends.

He has taken her twice (TWICE) for the sole purpose of spending time with her in a five (almost six month) period.

He lives and works about ten minutes from where we live, so seeing her would be very convenient if it were important to him.