Tag Archives: conversation

he found my blog

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Writing about Passive Aggression

He said he was sorry to learn of my pain and turmoil. He said I was petty and judgmental. He said a lot of stuff quoting Dr. Laura’s book and defending “Love and Respect.” He said he wants me to … Continue reading →

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conversation this morning…

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Writing about Passive Aggression

He said I poisoned my daughters against him. (I didn’t. Period.)  He said they turned on him because he wasn’t perfect.  (No, they recognized that he was toxic and distanced themselves.) He said I should forgive him.  I told him … Continue reading →

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coincidence?

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Writing about Passive Aggression

One thing (of many) that I don’t like about living with a passive aggressive man is that it has made me suspicious. Yesterday, he wanted me to go visit his mom.  She is not doing well. I was having a … Continue reading →

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emotional abuse

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Writing about Passive Aggression

Last night, I made my “bed” in the living room and then took a shower.  When I went back in the living room to get into “bed,” he was there waiting for me. He told me that he wanted to … Continue reading →

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“if you respected me…”

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Writing about Passive Aggression

Last night, in bed: Him:  Will you make love with me tonight? silence Me: It makes me cry. silence Him, slightly pouty:  What do I have to do? silence Me, slowly:  I don’t know.   What does your book say? … Continue reading →

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a bizarre comment

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Writing about Passive Aggression

This morning, my husband started talking about the news story about actor Dimitri Diatchenko killing and eating his ex-girlfriend’s rabbit.  (See story here, if you really want to.) Years ago, we had dinner at the home of friends.  (This post … Continue reading →

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here’s one…

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Writing about Passive Aggression

Scene:  At night, in bed.  He has been moody, huffy, kind of slamming things a little, all evening. I can tell he is upset, but he hasn’t said anything.  Finally… Me:  Do you want to tell me what is bothering … Continue reading →

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counseling…

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Writing about Passive Aggression

Several weeks ago,  I wrote about talking to a realtor/pastor who works in my building who offered to counsel my husband and me.  (see this post) Well, my husband and I met him for lunch today. It was awful. It didn’t … Continue reading →

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I slept in the living room last night

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Writing about Passive Aggression

I slept in the living room last night. I asked him to, but, well, you know… You know, when he starts accusing me, the thing is, he’s not completely wrong. Last night, after I had asked him to sleep in … Continue reading →

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later that evening…

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Writing about Passive Aggression

So my previous post was about Sunday afternoon. Sunday evening, well, Sunday night, as I was getting ready for bed, I checked my email. He had sent me an email with the subject, “an interesting article.”  And the only thing … Continue reading →

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