Today, I tried to speak to my wife about my feelings for this coming year, family and work. I thought it wouldn't be a problem as I regularly listen and support her with her feelings, emotional issues, anxiety, depression, etc. She shut me down in 30 seconds and said to stop acting like my mother and being so stupid. FML
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Today, my wife said I was being difficult and unreasonable, and called my mother to talk to me about my behaviour. What did I do, you ask? I dared to share my opinion on something I happen to feel strongly about, instead of just mindlessly agreeing with her opinion like I have for the past 22 years. FML
Today, in the middle of one of the worst migraines of the year, I asked my wife if she could kindly stop trying to tell me about the latest neighbourhood gossip at 130 decibels. Cue her loudly nagging in my ear about how I’m mean for not wanting to spend time with her anymore. FML
Today, my wife told me to stop talking about my depression, in case the neighbours hear and think she’s a bad wife for not being able to keep me happy. FML
Today, I got in an argument with my wife. I told her that I feel like she immediately disagrees with anything I say. She immediately disagreed and said she never does that. FML
Today, my friend needed to talk out bad feelings. Then she urged me to open up as well. I hate doing it, but it only seemed fair, so I confessed my deep insecurities. Not only did she agree with everything, but she also helpfully added that I'm boring, have no life, and all my dreams are unattainable. FML
Today, I tried to talk to my soon-to-be-husband about how he needs to take a more active approach in his own life. It devolved to him screaming at me and putting words in my mouth. This has been going on for six months. FML
Today, I told my man I was feeling a lack of emotional closeness and dialogue in our relationship. I'd hoped for a comeback like, "So what do you need in order to change that?" Or even, "Aw, come here, let's cuddle!" Instead, I got a simple, "I don't." FML
Today, my wife told me how she really felt about me, and said she didn't love me anymore. We got married last month. FML
Today, as usual, 90% of my interactions with my wife consist of her angrily ranting and complaining about things I can't control, like the weather, traffic, her son's dad, her insurance, etc. She never initiates any sort of affection and doesn't care about my needs, then wonders why I'm so depressed. FML
Today, I tried to tell my boyfriend how I have been feeling recently in our relationship. He lashed out at me, saying I was just accusing him of being the bad guy. I guess I'll never express my feelings ever again. FML
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tounces7 27
You're married to a narcissist.
txangul 15
I didn't mean to touch the "you deserve it" button. It sounds like, sadly, that your wife is an abusive asshole and you have some thinking to do. For me, it would be counseling, both individual and couples, or divorce. I'd like to smack her!
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Comments (8)
RichardPencil 30
Rookie mistake! A man expressing feelings of vulnerability to a woman? That won't work. As much progress toward gender equality as has been made, that's probably going to be one of the last double-standards to fall. Until then, when you feel bad, just get drunk and watch sports.
tounces7 27
I wish more people understood the bitter sarcasm in this comment, and why it's such a significant problem in society.
Levi2411 41
We understand it but the fact that people actually act like this in society still pisses me off.
crackpot8007t 7
Wow! Who hurt you?
RichardPencil 30
Can you guess?
Levi2411 41
Moreover, you have shitty taste in women then. Regardless of your gender, if you're with someone who can't be there for you emotionally, you're with the wrong person.
txangul 15
I didn't mean to touch the "you deserve it" button. It sounds like, sadly, that your wife is an abusive asshole and you have some thinking to do. For me, it would be counseling, both individual and couples, or divorce. I'd like to smack her!
tounces7 27
You're married to a narcissist.
Gabbz737 12
that's when u tell her "if u don't care about me I'll find a woman who will!
flagbitch 8
That's really a shame. If my husband wanted to express his thoughts and feelings on serious matters, I'd listen up and be thrilled to do so.
peterblack67 9
She sounds charming.
Malachi Malachi 4
that is so disrespectful. i would never say that to my husband. a wife shouldn't be that way . you have some thinking to do. that is not what being married is.