W said I had an attitude which I did not. She does that often I don't necessarily know how to respond to it.
W then questioned "whats you problem?" and I said I have none, she ask that often as well.
She's pushing your buttons and you are falling for it. She resents the hell out of you. That, to me, is a byproduct of you past controlling behavior. Like someone had mentioned before, you had a parent-child relationship. Eventually, children rebel. She's doing it now. I've been in your exact position. I was pretty controlling at times. I got the same type of comments, snide remarks, and dirty looks. The comment about the hair straightening was texbook interaction. My suggestion would be not to take it all so personally. Be positive, be very cognitive of any critical statements you make. I still think that you should stand up for yourself, in a non-confrontational way, that you expect she communicate with you respectfully.
The only thing I control now is my anger. I need to learn to control my emotions. Just a short while ago I guess we had a descent exchange.
W laying on couch talking about how bad her stomach hurts and speaking to the dog as if it is going to do anything for her. few mins later same thing, she rolls over and says "ohhhhh my stomach." Usually when her stomach is upset she does an array of things so I asked if she tried any of those remedies so got a little attitude and said "emm ummm" so I said "that is not necessary, I am just concerned for your well being" W said nothing after a pause she then asked if I could grab a blanket. I did, I laid it over her and she thanked me after.
This is were I have trouble finding that gray area...if W ask for something and I do it, is that pursuit?
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M: 27, W: 25 Together since: 01/31/00 M: 10/4/09 (8 Months) ILBNILWY: 01/24/10 EA confirmed: 02/10/10 (Busted). Road to Reconcile began: 07/10/10 Retrouvaille: 09/10/10