I am spinning and cycling this morning. Right before I got into my car he said that he wanted to talk this evening. Great.

I just have to remember that no matter what is said that I need to keep control of my reactions and respond, not react. I have to remember that I can control my reaction.

I am really scared. Oftentimes when he wants to talk, he becomes so condescending and disrespectful to me that I get flooded. My "fight" reaction is to fight back or my "flight" reaction is to just end it without saying too much.

If he is disrespectful or condescending I must tell him that I feel he is being that way and that if the conversation is to continue that I need that to stop.

Is that okay?

Any other tips?