Quote: When I got a bit irritated at thie sudden shift in mood, she said that she knew I didn't like to be vocally rejected and didn't want to make me feel bad, so she thought she would try something a little more subtle..
Yeah, subtle as a sledgehammer
Rejection is rejection, however you do it. I read your post and went 'OMFG, unbelievable! Not even I would do that'(I can roll my eyes pretty good though ). There is obviously a huge communication problem between you guys if your wife thought the only way to not hurt your feelings was to pick up the book. Hmm, actions speak louder than words. Then again, maybe she did want to hurt your feelings...sorry, had to put it out there.
It can't come quickly enough
And now you've spent your life
Waiting for this moment
And when you finally saw it come
It passed you by and left you so defeated.
Scissor Sisters - 'It Can't Come Quickly Enough'
). There is obviously a huge communication problem between you guys if your wife thought the only way to not hurt your feelings was to pick up the book. Hmm, actions speak louder than words. Then again, maybe she did want to hurt your feelings...sorry, had to put it out there. 
