Quote: What I want to know is, why does he think it's okay to say such rude and insenstive things to me? How in God's name could any intelligent human being think that is a productive way to solve a problem?
Clearly he doesn't think this is a productive way to solve a problem. He must be intelligent or you couldn't be married to him. It sounds very passive-aggressive to me. The question is, if something is bothering him, a) what is it, and b) why can't he come out and tell you in a kind, grown-up way?
Can you trace back to an event or encounter that seemed to precipitate this crappy attitude?