We can still be friends

[liono]

OMG cracking up here. Sounds like fun but.... maybe not for now hahaha

Funny you mention that warming-up though. I have noticed a few times when I felt she was being really critical or unfair and I just let her have it (we're talking 3-4 times in the entire M, the rest of the time I just internalized and built up the emotional wall). Result: a sincere apology and hugs and feeling closer afterward.

So my 180 here is "yell at my W more". Hmm. No, that's not quite it.
"Don't hesitate to stand up for myself" is closer. It's a fine line to walk though. Emotional rollercoaster being what it is, it's really easy to push too far.