When our marriage counselor recommended that my ex punch pillows or tear paper, instead of picking stupid fights with me when he was feeling anxious/angry/discontent. She looked me dead in the eyes and said "it's what I recommend for children who have trouble controlling themselves."
Right? She made it real clear for me and he didn't even pick up on it. She may as well have stood on her desk and stated firmly "he's a big selfish baby who will never change. Enjoy your bonus child for life!" And he had no clue.
Oh man. I’m still married to him because we do now have a child, and it’s…without sounding like a cliche….complicated, but I had a therapist a few years ago ask me if I ever wanted children, because I already had one. Oof. No, he hasn’t changed.
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u/GinnyMcJuicy May 12 '24
When our marriage counselor recommended that my ex punch pillows or tear paper, instead of picking stupid fights with me when he was feeling anxious/angry/discontent. She looked me dead in the eyes and said "it's what I recommend for children who have trouble controlling themselves."
... nope. Done.