...probably not as much fun as Michelle's experiment though!
Darn it, I know, huh?!!!
I think I remember that example being in DR, too.
I also think my H does need to just get angry, then calm down after a bit. Usually the best thing to do is to keep my distance and tell the kids to do the same with, "Dad's not in a very good mood right now, so leave him alone please". That pretty much will be the end of it.
But it's when there is interaction of some sort when H talks to me or the kids with a harsh, curt, irritable tone in his voice that gets under my skin. I could ask him what he would like for dinner, and he'll shoot back at me with, "I don't f***ing care! Whatever you want to make. I'm f***ing busy right now!" Then I get p*ssed and will either walk away (biting my tongue when I REALLY want to say something to him) because I despise his crappy attitude or I'll shoot back telling him he doesn't need to be so damn mean - it's so uncalled for!
Either way, he knows I'm mad and/or unhappy with this but acts as though it's MY problem, and that I should just accept that this is how he is. .....*sigh* .....I DO accept this, but it is still hard to ignore everytime.
Anyhow, like I said, it's best to just let him be and steer clear when he's in one of these moods.....Just means H will have to eat whatever I decide to make!
Originally Posted By: MichelleLT
Oh, and on the PT when he deserves it - I have to fight with myself over this mentality as well - but as with most LLs, it's not about whether they deserve it in some fashion. It's about making them feel loved in spite of their faults.
I was half joking when I wrote that , but yes, you are right, Michelle.
(((Thanks, ladies!!)))
Getting over a painful experience is much like crossing monkey bars. You have to let go at some point in order to move forward. ~ Joseph Campbell
.....*sigh* 
.....I DO accept this, but it is still hard to ignore everytime.
, but yes, you are right, Michelle. 
