How do you tame your partner?

Philippines
August 12, 2008 11:57am CST
When you have a partner who has a bad temper, who easily gets mad (even to a slightest mistake you've done or to someone but redirects his/her anger from that person to you) and who yells at you in front of people. How would you let him/her stop doing that to you when you've already told your partner that he/she is hurting you when he/she does those things just because of his/her anger? How can you let him/her control his/her anger? And when the damage has been done (when he/she does those things to you when mad) will you still stick with your partner through thick or thin? Even when this means that it would be so hard for you to let your partner change that attitude of hers/his?
6 responses
• India
12 Aug 08
if my partner's anger is really so bad then i would recommend him to got to anger management class and join it. because this anger wont only affect me but it will also affect his friends circle and his work colleagues who might not put up with him. so if i really care for him i would really suggest him taking anger management class.
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• Philippines
12 Aug 08
thanks for your advice.. but we don't have those kind of classes or anger management therapy here. we have psychiatrist or psychologist who could help out,maybe i'll ask my partner to seek help and maybe we could go together. i just hope my partner will agree to that idea.
• India
12 Aug 08
try not telling him at first that where you are taking him to. or try getting that psychiatrist to your home and introduce him as your friend.
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• Philippines
12 Aug 08
thanks a lot for such a great advice and a very good suggestion!!! tc
• United States
12 Aug 08
From my heart I am telling you that if this man is displaying this much anger and verbal abuse at this point.. You must consider that it will only get worste. Eventually, it very well could turn into physical abuse as well. I hope that you will seriously consider this. Good Luck.
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• Philippines
12 Aug 08
thanks. from your advice i see that you have much ideas regarding this matter. your right, it may lead to physical abuse, even verbal is already considered an abuse and is punishable in states but our country doesn't really has much to say about that nor do they care much about those things. well, lets just hope it wouldn't get worst and i really hope god will answer my prayers this time.. tnx
• Barbados
12 Aug 08
sweet heart i really dont think that there is time to HOPE everything works out ok.......remember God helps thoughs who helps themselves... think about that
• Malaysia
20 May 09
I think these type of personalities developed these temper behaviour from when they were little and it may or may not have been caused by some pain during childhood and I dont think there's much you can do but try to discuss with him why they are like this and once you understand this more you will be more forgiving of him if he became angry. I think you can help him by reminding him gently that he is getting mad on little things and even if he decided to get angrier and even brake up with you, I am sure he will realized that you are honest and care for you.
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• United States
12 Aug 08
I still have not figured this one out... My husband really doesn't have a problem with getting mad, i am the one that has the problem with getting mad.. I am the ony that has the problem with getting mad, i get mad over the smallest thing that my husband does..... I say that you should suggest anger mangement... I think that will help alot with his problem...
• Philippines
12 Aug 08
oh i see,you're the one who has a problem controlling your anger. speaking from the one who just receives the anger from my partner, i can say that it really hurts me so much when my partner does those things and it makes me feel less loved. So I guess as much as possible you would also want to try to control your anger. this means a lot and this means that you also respect the feelings of your partner. i just hope you don't nag that much coz this may lead your husband to dislike you for that... ty =)
@dionneho (10)
• Barbados
12 Aug 08
When I started to read this, I found it very disturbing....reason for saying that is because I strongely believe that you can not change a persons attitude especially when they themselves dont want to change. I mostly find it disturbing because you sound like a lovely person and this sounds like an abusive relationship. Usually when a person gets very very angry constantly...and need very little reason to do so this person will become either physically or verbally abusive and there is nothing you can do about it. This person nn to get help for themself if they really want it...which i would find very hard to believe....atleast not willingly...but anything is possible. If you feel comfortable... i would suggest you speak to this person about theropy... But if not!! Dont!! I would then suggest you leave this person and never look back ....this might be the begining of hell to come... GOOD LUCK!!!
• Philippines
12 Aug 08
thanks for your concern. i have talked my partner into getting help from psychologist together so my partner could learn to control the anger my partner has. but we still haven't gone to one. i will try to bring her if the time permits.ty again for your comment.
@modstar (9605)
• Philippines
20 May 09
Well i'm just glad i've never engaged in a relationship with a person with an ugly temper. That would really suck. The worst i got was a nagger who keeps complaining about everything like a day won't be complete without an argument. I guess if the girl is just like what you have described, then i guess i would move on without her. There's just no use to stay. That's enough to keep me upset and relationships are supposed to inspire and make me happy. I don't we can do something about his/her anger when he/she just won't listen. I think it's also a total disrespect not only as a boyfriend but also as an individual for her to be yelling at me in front of a lot of people. I deserve someone better.