<human>: This is a text conversation that I feel is an example of a problem we have a lot. 

The problem

He seems to think that I am rude, mean, cruel, messing with him a lot. And I think I'm just expressing myself in a regular manner. I know it's not always ideal, but I don't feel that most communicating is done in 100% ideal manner, and I don't feel that he is always the nicest he can be when he talks to me about things that are bothering him. I still try to listen and not get defensive. I feel that I really have tried to come to him in a calm, nice manner, but he will still accuse me of the above grievances. This has caused a lot of issues with me because I feel that I can't talk to him about anything that I find remotely upsetting. I'm sort of at my wits end because I don't know how to fix it. I don't know how to speak to him properly. No one has ever said anything like this to me before. 

Some background for the texts 

We're trying to find an apartment. It's hard because the city we live in has exploded in population without the housing to back it up. Rent increases every year. Apartments are rented out in a matter of days. I am having a hard time finding everything he wants in our price range which is low for the area. In a text I sent yesterday (not pictured) I told him I didn't believe I could find everything he wants in our price range and that we will need to give some things up in order for us to find a place. He said he mostly agreed. I asked for what he didn't agree with. Later that day I told him that without that info I don't know what to look for in apartments. The pictures are our first interaction since then. 

Am I a huge asshole? I really wasn't trying to be mean. I'm just being straightforward. Help me!

Can you provide a brief overview of the text?
<bot>: He think I'm mean when expressing my concerns. I think I'm just being honest and not mean. Image link is an example of this.