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dodgegal05's picture

We did talk about the issues we have, no emotions, just the facts. we were both in agreed that we are not communicating effectivly and need to work on that. He is not happy with who he is seperate from me bc he cant express himself or his feelings very well and I've tried to help him to communicate. He really needs counseling, but he wont take the time. I have been in counseling before so I know it'd help if he would be open to help.
Well, after I finally got all my feelings and suggestions out, he got quiet. it was quiet for 5-10 minutes, so I turned my music on to help me sleep. said good night to SO and he says "okay" with a tone. So I asked whats wrong? he says well i guess were done talking, i took the silence as that as well. I asked if he wanted to talk about anything else, he says, "no, your music is on. we are done talking." So I turned off the music and asked again, he says nothing again. I swear he acts like a woman sometimes. (no offense ladies, but we all know we are more manly than most of our SO's) I went to bed with no music and sulked bc he wouldnt talk about whatever bc I dont know why. I tried, I asked, I listened. Ever feel like the man in the relationship?

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dodgegal05's picture

I can be a sap, my emotional range exists, while his is like maybe 2 emotions. I just talk about my feelings when I need to and dont hold it in bc its not a good time for him. Even if my problem is hard to explain or the feelings are hard to get out I do it, bc its healthy. he just cant even try, or wont try.

Vichychoisse's picture

I think he wanted to shut it down AND make her feel responsible/guilty for it.

My SO does that kind of thing often - like walking away from an argument all dramatically and then saying that I am the one that "obviously" doesn't want to discuss it.

Total bullshit. And yes, unfortunately, totally female.