Don Johnson

Well, there obvious IS a compelling reason to reject it, namely if one come INTO these verses with a masculinist belief that men should be on top.  This is why I think it is only necessary to show one or more ways an egalitarian can understand these verses and be faithful, as most people will choose that given the choice.
So do not let him try to paint you into a corner, he is the one who needs to show that you are being incorrect/unfaithful and that his (masculinist) interpretationi is greatly preferred and I do not think he can do that.