I'll try to get the Nightshades done soon but not rush through it heheh.
I always thought him of being affectionate, devoted and tender just fits with his personality because it's how he is with the Night Mother. If any other women were to enter his life and became important, just felt it would be only natural he'd offer that to her as well.
With Beth(Beatriz) I tried to be at the very worst just frustrated with him. To withdraw from him and maybe at him yell over why she was upset but never-ever be abusive or belittling. (Name calling or hitting him is what will make me stop reading other fan fic about him in an instant. Personal view being he is not after all a child, he's just very playful and a bit touched.)
Thank you so very much for your kind words! *hugs*