Well it just shows some things never change. When will Buffy learn to think before she puts her stylish but affordable boot in mouth. Wouldn't be surprised if Spike's feeling used and abused right now, he never gets any credit. Super update. 

an let the dance begin.  Those two are always one step forward, two steps back. 
Sometimes I wish I could just gag Buffy to stop her from running off at the mouth (although it is in character for her).  Spike is insecure enough as it it. 
A weakened Buffy - I could see Spike having his work cut out for him trying to protect her.

So really the only difference Buffy can see in Spike without his soul since he fell for her is he has a sense of humor and is a flirt? Big fat hairy deal! Of course Buffy would fall back on that old line of no soul equals evil. So how does she explain what he was doing before she showed up? Helping the slayers find out they were losing their powers? He could have been killing them off left and right. He's calling her slayer again, that never bodes well. And Buffy is very good at sticking her foot in her mouth. Saying he is only there for muscle. What does a guy have to do to get a break with her?

They were doing so well and then the bitch surfaced.  But a continuing conflict in stories is always good.  At least the girls seem to be more accepting.  

Oh, Buffy, Buffy, Buffy, will you never learn? Still taking for granted Spike's willingness to do anything she wants. It's beginning to look as if he was right to stay away!