Wow. These are all great pieces of advise. Thank you all very much. I think I could be more patient. I sometimes lose my footing and get defensive, but he always comes around in a day or so and acknowledges that he didn't mean he was saying. I am 26 by the way. It's a miracle we found each other as we handle each other's imperfections better than anyone ever has. I just want to continue to be patient and learn new techniques to help one another. Lido, I really like the "take a walk" idea. I just need to make sure I can communicate that I am not avoiding or disregarding his feelings. So perhaps I'll discuss that idea with him on a normal day Thanks again!