WS's very often use anger to control their spouse.

The LBS asks for something
The WS gets angry
The LBS worries the WS may leave them for good
The LBS then falls over backwards to please the WS
The WS stops being angry
The LBS then feels more hopeful

Its classic enablement... Very often duing the DB process your spouse will show ANGER... you have to learn to accept it and NOT let that control you.

If they want something unreasonable and get angry, just LET THEM... don't back down on that or they will keep using that tactic to manipulate you