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Originally Posted by Demunie
I agree... people at my university aren't exactly the most understanding ones. Most people would score high for social awkwardness, but definitely not for being supportive
Your T is right...
Might I ask why your partner says that? Or maybe, does he feel abused by what you do? You don't have to answer of course.
@healed: good luck!
@captgut: well done on surviving!
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My partner said I treat him like an emotional punching bag because when I'm triggered slightly without a clear cause, I'll be moody and withdrawn , then I'll grumble about small things.
(not my usual self, I present as and generally optimistic despite how lousy I might actually feel because I've learned that I'm liked better that way)
He'll get impatient and start trying to get me to identify the trigger when I often can't, and he gets irritated by my pointless grumbles over work or family.
Then he'll explode at me and say I'm treating him like an emotional punching bag with my "whining" and gets angry at me withdrawn. I really try to not snark at him and usually close off even further when he blows up. After he's done swearing at me and raging verbally, he'll apologise.