Well done on the phone - you get a credit for that.
We are all imprefect and I acknowledge that the things I do for my children are not always perfect, but would it kill to get constructive feedback?
lwb, Nice rant, feel better?
I have no advice on the ring, but I bet it hurt when he asked 'Why?'. W did similar to me about marriage vows and I had to bite my lip (ouch).
Tell you what they really hate, cos it doesn't allow them to vindicate that you are the one at fault, is when you don't react to the criticism; boy, sends my W mad. Think I'll keep that ploy going.