Reluctant dancer

Blimey, I'd ditch him before the dancing - he sounds a real horror. What he's doing to you is very typical behaviour of men who are abusive to their partners ... part of "Beaten Wife Syndrome" is where the man chips away at the woman's self esteem (I expect it happens the other way around too, we just don't hear about it so often) until she believes she's worthless and deserves the abuse. Find another partner both for life and for dance!

I'd give him the heave-ho! No fun, no mutual support. Not a good recipe for a relationship. I think you know what to do!

I would tell him I was not going anymore until he stopped treating me bad, then I would take classes until I was confident enough to go with him again but you know what? I'd kick him to the kerb and find another partner who treated me like a lady should be treated, on and off the dance floor [cake]

Of course a controlling man is going to deny that he is such a man.

I Agree with other's , You both need similar partners, You sound more relaxed and a relaxed dancing partner would suit you perfect, Good Luck !