Hi CWarrior. True, many things can be going on that can make us act in a different way. Especially when emotions get involved its harder to be the person we want to be. Sorry you are going through this a 3rd time, that must be tough.
That is a very difficult question actually... i think in future i would try to listen to understand instead of listening to respond, actually try to understand why my behavior hurt her and genuinely validate her emotions. Then if the situation permits i would explain my side. But this is quite tricky when boundaries are crossed, etc. In that case i would probably need to stand my ground. Its quite difficult to tell how i would be in future when everything is still so fresh and i am still trying to heal.
Me 32, W 24 T 6, M 3 No kids BD: Aug 2020 OM: Jan 2021 Wife to file soon