My friends H was quiet by nature, and one particular time he really blew at her, and she deserved it. It was like he held crap in forever and he was all over her like white on rice. She told me it scared her and I think he got a little respect from her that was well deserved after that. Truth be told, how would W like it if she had a H who didn't do a dang thing except hang on to the remote control for dear life like my two brother-in-laws do? I've seen my sister be mean to her H for no reason at all...and he is a much more likeable, much happier than she ever thought about being. I think what you do irritates her because she knows you are an interesting person with fun interests, and you are obviously a funny guy by reading your threads. Maybe she doesn't think she measures up and takes it out on you, hoping to push you down a few notches to get on her level of unhappiness? Who the hay knows...and if she's mean enough to ya, you really AREN'T going to want her between the sheets...happens all the time.