He is so bad that it forced us to cut a vacation short because a terrible, over-the-top incident led me to tears.
DEAR ERIC: My husband came from a highly dysfunctional family, which has contributed to his anger issues. I, also, came from a dysfunctional family, but I try to be the peacemaker.
My biggest issue is that, when we leave the house, he turns into a road-raging fool. He is so bad that it forced us to cut a vacation short because a terrible, over-the-top incident led me to tears . He drove us the three states back home and we haven’t been on vacation since. It ruined a long-awaited vacation. We really can’t ever leave the house without him honking, swerving, threatening people who do annoying or even seemingly minor things. This is, in my opinion, ruining our lives.
Are you in counseling? With the triggers in your home life, you would do well to work through your own feelings privately with a counselor. You write that his rage left you in tears, as usual. Friend, this does not have to be your norm. A counselor may also be able to help you navigate larger existential questions about the marriage and guide you to a script that makes it clear to your husband that you won’t put up with more of the same.
It may also be worth asking your husband what his therapeutic goals are. Does he want to get rid of his anger problems? Does he have clear benchmarks that will mark his progress? It’s OK to ask him.. While his health has improved, he likely has emotional scars from his journey. You likely do, too. Cancer Care, and organizations like them, can also direct you to support groups for family members. Check them out and see if they’re a good fit.Miss Manners: Attention grocery store shoppers ...
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