LOL....at this point what I have got to lose!! I think Sage also suggested something like this and I am going to do something completey out of the ordinary, I'll keep you posted.
Quote: He used to say things to irritate me, simply because he know he could get to me. I would respond with some smart comment. I tried ignoring him. I tried defending myself. I tried to put him down. Nothing worked, and he kept doing it...making me more mad and more miserable. He would always find something bigger or better to say. After awhile, work became miserable for me.
ahhhh MAL, you know how I feel then.. you spelled it all out right here.
Quote: The way to break the cycle instead of giving what he expect, surprise the ever-livin sh*t out of him! Now I don't normally use such phrases, but that is the kind of shock value you want to accomplish here. In the case, I read about the next time she was insulted by her H, she planted a big wet juicy one on his lips. Her response to his shocked expression was ... everytime you insult me, I'm going plant one of those on you.
KAW--I love it--surprise the ever-livin sh*t out of him! Don't hold back now....
H just called was very pleasant on the phone, actually wanted to discuss a child care issue we need to decide on relativey quickly. Then said I'm stopping for some beers after work, just wanted to let you know. When H "tells" me what he's doing, it mean H is trying, I said okay and hung up. I tried to call him right back, but he had turned off his cellphone, but left a message saying "thanks for letting me know you're stopping, I really appreciate, I'll see you later then.
With a few beers in H I'm not sure what to expect when H does get home which could make for an interesting evening.