Isn't it funny that we as men tend to accept the emotional detachment far longer that women. It really speaks to the fact that women are definitely more emotional beings than men. When we as men emotionally detach from them; they are quick to bolt. I'm sure not all women are; but all the ones that we are discussing here are.
I can't speak for others, but I've been married for 14 years and endured a lot of being ignored, criticized, and devalued over that entire period. It became intense during the last three years. Only over the past year have I decided to take a stand against that sort of treatment. My H wants to know why "suddenly" there is a problem. His favorite comment to me when I voiced any complaint was "If you don't like it, leave." Last fall I said..."Okay." He changed his tune.
I think women think about it far far longer than what you're thinking.
