Quote: My W did this to me a couple of times early in our marriage, trying to block the door of our apartment so that I couldn't leave (and cool off), because she wanted to "finish the argument" (translation: she wasn't done yelling yet).
Same here but she didn't stop me from leaving if I pushed my way through. No grabbing or bruises.
However sometimes she would really flip out and decide SHE was leaving and be hysterical and I'd stop her from leaving, usually by bear hugging her and not letting her go till she calmed down.
Her lawyer convinced her that was 'abuse' and used it to get a restraining order because she 'was afraid of what I MIGHT do". Me, a guy who never hit her, ever. Luckily she realized it was wrong and she dropped it but it is still a matter of public record that should never have happened and really impacted my life.
That's one reason why I caution going down this path - it becomes a matter of record and once the engine of the legal system starts you can't stop it easily. So make sure you know what you're doing and you really need protection.
