My heart hurts
My husband and I recently put down our dog and we’re dealing with that loss. We went away for a few days and I thought he would be happy but he’s not. He’s grumpy and overall has an angry demeanour towards me. Whenever his family or friends call he is so happy but when it comes to me he’s not. One morning he comes downstairs and tells me he should be able to leave the bathroom dirty because my makeup is everywhere. I acknowledged what I did was wrong but he keeps going on and on. I was left crying but went on with my day. Later on we got into an argument because I made a suggestion about pursuing a certain technique for his mental health based on a TV show I was watching. He got so offended and brought up my mental health as retaliation. I was visibly upset and went up to my room crying. He then comes and finds me to ask me to clean a cutting board so he can use it because it is “my job” to clean the dishes. I found this upsetting - he disregards my crying many times. I am left emotionally drained. I told him what he asked was inappropriate and he got upset and I followed him to try and explain. Without knowing, my voice was raised and he got even more upset - getting right up in my face and taunting me. I shoved him out of anger and hurt and went downstairs crying hysterically. He finds me and tells me to shut up and consistently swears. Whenever I do something wrong it is my fault and the subsequent reaction he has is my fault according to him and I shouldn’t feel upset about anything. He speaks to me with so much anger - swears, tells me to get out of his face and raises his voice. I left the house because I couldn’t be in there anymore. I sent a message explaining my hurt but I don’t think he cares. His unhappiness in our relationship is all my fault according to him. I’m at a loss…I know I’m an overly sensitive person but he just doesn’t care or even respect me.
@gentleMap4618
Many times IMO unfounded or exaggerated anger over minor things is related to other items ....
i have been researching my own issues with being overly pissed or angered by spouse...... i realize it is a deeper issue and i need to face that and deal with the real triggers instead of it being about help with chores or lack of awareness on his part.
I think i have fallen out of love with him and maybe him with me and we both seem to be trying to make it about other things then the truth.........
so what have you both concluded? He insists he is done in this relationship and is only here because that’s his nature…not to leave. It hurts me to know he is this upset. I have issues regarding my ability to handle criticism or be told to improve - for 6 years he tells me I have not made any progress and he’s tired of my insults or comments directed at him. I guess reflecting internally it is because I feel unhappy too - I don’t want our marriage to end but I don’t want us to be miserable. I hate seeing him unhappy and I’m sure he feels the same way about me. I want things to turn around, but I know wanting and doing what is necessary can be two different things.
i am currently facing a similar situation. I do not know what to do next. Im waiting for my wife I guess to tell me. I try each day to work on and show her things she has addressed. But I I feel things I have asked for are not being answered. So confused
I’m so sorry…have you tried to have a wholesome discussion and ask whether she sees the improvements? I think I realized as much as we say we improve the only person who can judge that is the other person. This is definitely tough - I also do not know what to do next. I am trying to be better as I have said in the past to him before but I guess he has every right not to believe me.
@gentleMap4618
Do not go my route ..he THINKS we have improved........ as i found a way to be happier (an emotional affair) and He goes along oblivious .....that i view til death do us part as a goal or survivor challenge
why do you want marriage to work?
To be right in whom you chose? .... or because you believe the vows are forever?
I honestly can relate as i get so mad when he makes me feel like i cannot do things right and tries to make me look dumb.
honestly i stayed this long because my mom told me many years ago...... he was not a good choice and i wanted to prove her wrong ..................she has been dead for 5 years and i can see she was right.........but it pisses me off to admit that.
You bring up valid questions - I do want to be right in the person I chose, but also, I know he is a good human being apart from our issues. I admire who he is and how much he has sacrificed for me. I have not shown him how much he means to me so it is my fault. We are opposites in every way, but I thought that would be a good thing to improve the both of us. It turns out it is harder in reality to do.
So sorry to hear. I unfortunately can say I feel your pain!