Yup, I would just ask him outright how you can improve your working relationship. Being direct with people like that often might not work in the moment but sayi

Yup, I would just ask him outright how you can improve your working relationship. Being direct with people like that often might not work in the moment but saying things like “I don’t think we understand where each other are coming from” could get him thinking. It’s unlikely to work however so look to the job market while things are good.