I'd say that the issues you have aren't just in the way you communicate to your W, but to everyone in general. Unfortunately your W had to live with you so she had shouldered the brunt of your negativity.
What would have been good answers? Was there any way I could have disagreed with you in a way that didn't exhibit those behaviors?
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