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He makes some really hurtful comments. And, I just look at him. And, he says... "Maybe I'm mistaken?". Me. Silence. H... "Huh? Do ya think?". I replied, "Yep."

Um.. instead of the "Yep" could you try something like this next time:
MF: "Do you really want to know what I think?" .. ask this in a curious tone, not angry, not aggressive.
H : Whatever his answer is...
MF: "I think you've got a lot on your mind and you're frustrated. You're trying to hold it in until you sort it out but it's not working. I know its not working because you're taking it out on me. That's not fair and you know it.
-- then cut the conversation, get up and do something else. Let him think about it.

MF, can you share what the hurtful comments were?


M:11 | T:12 | Status: Married
4C's of WAS communication: Cool, Calm, Collected and CONFIDENT