Angry husband

United States
December 31, 2006 12:05am CST
my husband, whom i love very much, is always acting as if he is angry with me. It doesnt seem like I can do anything right for him. I have asked him a million times if there is something wrong but he just says that it is nothing. I sware that I think men also have that time of the month. What is wrong with men telling someone what is on ther mind? Why does he always seem upset with me?
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12 responses
• United States
1 Jan 07
This sounds like the beginning of an abusive relationship. It's not about you. But he will have you thinking that. I jumped through hoops for my husband. And now he tells me he knew he should have shut up and he regrets it because he would do anything to have me back. But even that is just a bunch of talk. Please be careful not to let him isolate you away from your family and friends.
@LovingIt (5396)
• United States
1 Jan 07
Those were my thoughts as well. I think she needs to be very careful that she's not getting into a situation such as this.
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• United States
1 Jan 07
I don't beleive that my husband could ever hurt a fly and I do understand your concern because I have a cousin that is in an abusive relationship and I can remember the way her husband was before he started hitting her. Thank you for your comment
@birthlady (5609)
• United States
31 Dec 06
Without knowing you, but having responded to one of your other posts, I think your husband is angry and hurt because of the tension in the household, especially at the situation regarding his 6 year old son. Perhaps your husband feels guilty that his son--your mutual son, now that you are their stepmother--is going through an emotional rough adjustment. Open the communication with your husband, tell him you want HIS suggestions on how YOU should cope with the little boy. (but only ask if you're really open to communication).
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@abilbrey (114)
• United States
1 Jan 07
I responed to the other post and completely agree with you. I feel that the situation with the step son is a key and if not dealt with could cause great harm to your marriage.
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• United States
1 Jan 07
I am glad to see that you have taken a look at some of my other post and maybe you are right maybe it does have something to do with the tension in our house. I told my husband that I would like to start having family meetings so that everybody can say what is on their mind without the other one getting agry. I don't know if this will work but I thought I would try it.
@LovingIt (5396)
• United States
1 Jan 07
Is this something new or is he always acting like this? I have been married to two abusive men and this sounds very much like the beginning of an abusive relationship, if indeed he is this way often. I would advise you to get the book "Why Does He Do That" by Lundy Bancroft and read it. If indeed he is abusive, you need to take action now. Either you need to get out or he needs to get into some kind of program. No woman should ever put up with abusive, whether it is mental or physical.
• United States
1 Jan 07
I don't think that my husband could ever be abusive but you know that these are the guys that are usualy the ones to do it.I love my husband and I don't think that he could ever hurt a fly. I thank you though for being concerned with me and others and I will try to locate this book and look into it. thank you for commenting.
• Australia
1 Jan 07
There can be a million reasons. Maybe there is nothing wrong, maybe there is. Your marriage needs to have communication else it will fail. If you are the new stepmother then if the kids are struggling to adjust and there's friction, maybe he's struggling with that.
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• United States
1 Jan 07
there was another post simular to yours and they said that my husband could be stressed out because of all the tension in our house so I would defiantly like to thank you for commenting.
@manong05 (5027)
• Philippines
1 Jan 07
Your situation is not unique. I am a man and I sometimes behave like your husband do but maybe for different reasons. It's not that I am angry with her but she interprets it that way. I love my wife it's just that I don't know. Im sure this is not PMS but the symptoms are the same. You've done your part, you have asked him if there is anything wrong and he answered nothing. So just keep your cool, it maybe difficult though, but I's sure his behavior will change. Just continue to display affection. That of course, applies to me, but who knows?
• United States
1 Jan 07
I like it when guys comment on subjects like this so that women can get the mens reaction too. I think that you are probably right about him eventualy coming around. Thank you so much for commenting.
@onlyme123 (124)
• United States
1 Jan 07
Men's brain, in general, are wired differently from women's. I think there had been some scientific and psychological studies done on this. They don't think or see things the way women do. My husband is the same way. If I ask him, "What's on your mind?", he won't be able to articulate it. I have to phrase questions in a way that he can answer, like "Did something happen today that upset you?" Sometimes it's pride that prevents them from telling us what's wrong. They want to solve problems themselves. It's consistent with men not wanting to ask for directions when they are lost. They want to figure things out for themselves. Women seek help right away. Men seek help as a last resort. Hang in there and be patient. I'm sure it's not you whom he's upset with. It's probably an accumulation of things. Just let him know that you're there for him. He might not express it, but I'm sure he appreciates it.
• United States
1 Jan 07
ya, I remember hearing something about a study like this. I think I will try to refrase the question kind of the way I do my younger children.
@katyzzz (2897)
• Australia
1 Jan 07
seek counselling
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@anup12 (4177)
• India
1 Jan 07
He might be upset with something so not worry there are always somehtings which cannot be shared with anybody
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• Singapore
1 Jan 07
maybe you are being too sensitive..it may not even be your fault..maybe he's just very stressed out at work and as he dont want to make you worry, everything is kept inside? maybe you should try to find a time where it's only two of you and he's in a better mood, and try to talk to him? Good Luck!
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• India
1 Jan 07
Best way to ask your husband why he is so upset ? ask him when he is in bed with you ! Men tend to be weak when they are in bed with women ! trust me this will work .
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• United States
1 Jan 07
lol. I think that you might just be right. thank you for commenting.
@gigarange (1165)
• United States
1 Jan 07
Talk to your husband about that. You would resolve that problem if you both talk heart to heart.
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@Muslimah (811)
• United States
1 Jan 07
yeh thats how men are they have alot on their minds sometimes. I think its good you show concern thats a plus but dont push too much believe me when you sit back and say nothing ...what ever IS on his mind will come out. But make sure your kind and nice because i know when someone acts upset with me my innitial thought is " I didnt do anything to him so" So i get upset back at him ... I know its sad.
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