My Wife Walked Out 6

[SH_]

When she orders me around at her whim like a preschooler, how would you suggest I respond? Not flaming, legitimately asking. This is something she did when she was at her disrespectful worst while she'd leave S and I every evening and most weekends before she left.

I see what you mean about wishing her well about surgery.

With my angry WAW ordering me around like a preschooler, I started to see her as a child throwing a tantrum.
What do you do with a child throwing a tantrum you may ask?
You ignore it.
Bid her good day and let her know you can talk when she is in a better place to do so.

For me, it stopped the tantrums.
Now she only talks to me as it relates to details for my child.
Nothing more.
Nothing less.

The key is to stay within yourself.
Keep emotions in check.
Keep your buttons out of reach
And keep moving forward.
It takes practice and some slip ups.
It does become easier as you focus on your efforts for healthy emotional detachment.