How Can You Go On When One Never Gives Way?
By Daddy Neil
@neildc (17239)
Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
August 9, 2012 12:44am CST
Hiya myLotters and friends!
Just changed my Facebook Cover Photo. It bears the quote, "The best person to talk about the problems in a relationship is the person you're in a relationship with".
This one really contradicts with me. Most of the time, when there is misunderstanding, disagreement, dislike or other unhealthy discussions within the house, between anyone of the kids and/or us, the couples, it is me that just needs to shut my mouth up.
It is that I cannot find the right timing, I guess, to talk about the problems, with my wife. As most of the times, even how much calmly I start to talk, she never gives way. As she said, most of the times, she is one person that never gives up and do not accept defeats (something like "ayaw magpatalo" in Filipino).
Your thoughts?
~~~ NEILâ„¢ ~~~
20120809 1330H
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9 responses
@bhabycatch013 (9150)
• Philippines
9 Aug 12
hi neil,
I think you got one amazona in your house don't tell ate patty
Well for me communication is one of important pillar in a relationship maybe sometimes you need to do something so she can listen to you.
hope you will settle this issue calmly
hugs to zay and ate patty
happy mylotting
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@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
9 Aug 12
amazona? you said it so.
something so she can listen to me? what could you advise then?
@toniganzon (72553)
• Philippines
9 Aug 12
In that case you'll never win. A man once told me that according to his dad if you love your woman you always let her win in the argument. My grandfather once told me that my grandma couldn't remain angry with him because whenever they fight, he would even help my grandma get mad at his own self. Funny but it works as i've witnessed that.
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@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
10 Aug 12
i wonder how your grandpa could get your grandma mad at herself?
@toniganzon (72553)
• Philippines
10 Aug 12
I said my grandpa helped my grandma get mad at his own self. That means to stop her from getting more mad at him he gets mad at himself as well.
@se7enthbird (8307)
• Philippines
9 Aug 12
Yeah my wife is also like that and i can really relate. Maybe we really have to give way in that kind of situation but it is really important to talk to her and tell her what is wrong with her. You may not talk to her in that day but maybe let it pass for a while and prepare for a date with her and tell there whats wrong. Communication is a two way process. Listening and talking. You need to listen before you talk. Good luck and be strong
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@se7enthbird (8307)
• Philippines
10 Aug 12
then all you can do is understand her. If you really love her then what you are doing is right. I guess pride goes away when it comes to love. But then again somehow in some ways you still have to do something about it. Maybe its because same things happens again and again. You always let her win and that makes her proud and she get used to it. Don`t let a day comes where you can no longer let her win or when you stop loving her because of repeated situations. Im just talking of possibilities though
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
10 Aug 12
you could not tell my wife what is wrong with her as i have said, she never gives up or gives way. "di talaga nagpapatalo". i hope that even we do not bring up old issues, old issues be considered resolved and will remain closed.
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
9 Aug 12
oh..well somehow she needs to listen to you right? i mean you are her husband.
but then i guess different people have different perspective on this one. See, i am also stubborn myself..but from the years my and hubby has been together, i really learned a lot from listening to him and compromising. We also experience problems such as the things you have mentioned, before i really just want things to go my way and even tho mistakes occur and the results were not good, i would always insist i am still right but after sometimes.. i do realize how much i need to listen also, that sometimes i need to put things down, open my mind and see how my husband see it, how he is feeling and how we can reach decision for the two of us.
Though it still occur..lol my fault, i really really try my best go listen to him and see things his way and meet him halfway because i do not want him to feel that its always him putting his feelings or pride down.
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@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
10 Aug 12
she listens to me when there is an issue about the budget, sometimes she listen. when there is something that she wanted to buy or something that she needs for the household. i mean, that's decision making, with the budget. but it's another thing when there are issues like children's attitude, most of the time that's where the problem starts with.
at times that after making a decision that she did not listen to me and eventually found out for herself that she was wrong, i just smile at her.
@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
9 Aug 12
Oh well my dear brother if that's the person's reason and standing, then there is nothing you can do.
But, no, wait.
You're the man in the house- so act as one...
Let the woman listen when the husband talks- sorry but, she needs to understand that sometimes, she must listen (and be respectable)
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
10 Aug 12
she must listen to me too. but not only sometimes but most of the times, discussions will get unhealthy when i talk.
@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
12 Aug 12
You cannot go on this way. I feel your wife is unwilling to communicate with you when there is a problem. Therefore, you will not be able to solver your problems together or even separately because she just refuses to co-operate or even communicate/discuss with you. This is a bad attitude. It shows immaturity and ignorance...harsh words I know but the truth can be harsh. I think you show great courage to stay in a relationship like yours.
@maygodblessu44 (7336)
• India
10 Aug 12
Hello my friend ~~~ NEILâ„¢ ~~~ Ji,
I think you are enjoying your life in fullest. Keep enjoying.
May God bless You and have a great time
@marika010861 (39)
• Philippines
9 Aug 12
Hi Neil maybe she is not used to talk about the problems or avoiding the problems? its nice that you take it calmly. There are people who never gives up they will only accept once realized the consequences of their attitude and the question is when? considering that you are the passive one, more patience please and pray that she will be ready to discuss your issues soon. Couples should discuss and settle small or big issues for them to enjoy being together. Good luck
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
9 Aug 12
time is so few that can be counted with my fingers that she had talked calmly like it always do. it's disappointing at times to talk with her our problems, especially that she is in anger with the children's attitude and wrongdoings. and why would i start talking and i know that the discussion will only result in a much worse situation? she won't listen and her voice is just as always, in anger, in high pitch.