I think they begin to panic when we finally take a stand and actually allow them to have consequences for their actions rather then bailing them out and making excuses for their behavior.
This is called dropping the rope.
It is so hard....
I actually felt pity for my Husband when he was acting like a Jackarse, but he wanted to be a grown up and make his own choices, so I finally stepped back and let him.
It is amazing when they begin to flounder and see what reality is like without us there as a safety net.
Sending you happy thoughts today....
(((((hugs))))
There can be no testimony without a test. I am praying to go through this test and come out the other end with a new and better marriage then before.