Good morning Hairdog. Sorry your day didn't start out very well
You know, that sounds like a wicked stepmom attitude! It's *their* bathroom - if it's not *dirty* and it's their responsibility to clean it, then maybe she could cut them a little slack? Ok, just thinking outloud! I think it's 180 time for you. Next time you ask the kids to clean up their bathroom, have a peek afterwards and if it's not quite to her standards, make them wipe the shower door and sweep the floor, etc. Inspect it so that she doesn't have the chance to point it out later. And if by chance she does point things out next time, DO NOT react negatively at all! Simply say something like, "Ok, I'll have it taken care of right away!" and make sure it is cleaned up.
So, her bitchiness is a result of you bringing up sex? Is she pleasant otherwise or is she generally bitchy? THIS time you need to stick to your guns... DON'T lay low for days, weeks and months. The clock needs a new battery.
Quote: I walked out, because I was about to say a lot of things I would later regret, such as, "it’s not a duty, but that really says a lot about your mind set" and "what do you mean we’ll ‘go back’ to your being bitchy all the time?"
Stop walking away before saying what's on your mind. You say you'd regret saying those things, but there's absolutely nothing wrong with what you wanted to say! Stop tiptoeing around her - it's not helping either of you.
We're all standing behind you, cheering you on... so please be strong!
