I understand it can be difficult to bring it up under the thought of being alone, but this is a conversation that needs to be had. Or else, what’s happening here, all this stress and (upsetness?? lol), it’s going to keep happening and get worse and worse until you break down. Dm if you need motivation or advice.
Yes. You are absolutely right to worry that sounds needy or controlling. Probably not wise to bring it up. If he’s already doing his best, that’ll do nothing but build strain since he can’t improve it. Especially if his best is reasonable. How long a delay are we talking about anyway?