I know what ever Elias is doing is not how a healthy relationship is built, no matter hiw much love or care there is. But, for some reason I am doubting Lydia right now.
Nah..... I think he is going to start acting rude again as someone has come to look to Clara and I think Ave is again in danger. Most probably he is gonna return to his earlier behaviour again.
First of all, please look into the problem of repitation.
Secondly, in a way Alex also raped Ave, because he did the deed without her consent even though she is his wife. She wasn't even conscious.