JK, WAW, I hear you loud and clear. Some comments.
First, I exhibited some of this behavior and now realize how it is controlling and (i) not something I want to do (ii) did not know it was viewed this way and (iii) cant control the outcome of a night out or whatever anyway so why do it?
Second, I think most of this behavior is just downright selfishness. "Let me know blah, blah blah becuase it affects me, me, me and my needs that arent being met". What we dont realize at the time is those needs are about to "not" be met, permanently if we persist. So here we are....
What can I say, guilty. It sucks to admit it and I actually and honestly felt like I was being screwed by some of the thoughtlessness from her on the Friends going out thing, now I dont get screwed at all, literally. That sucks worse!
C
Me: 46 Wife: 39 D: 13 S: 11, 9, 7 Bomb 3.2.07, Sep Same Day, D papers 11.1.07 Current Status - Wants to take me through Discovery, I will go to prison first.