No matter what I say, I get screamed at or thrown a death stare.
My husband has suffered hearing loss, which I am sure is frustrating, but he refuses to get a hearing aid and is always mad because he can’t hear me or any conversation. We can’t have a rational discussion because I have to raise my voice for him to hear me, and then he accuses me of yelling and walks away.
We are too tied up financially and emotionally for me to leave, and I have nowhere else to go. I don’t know how to get through to him that blaming me for his problems is unjustified and undeserved. Any advice?You do not have to tolerate being verbally abused. Because you are unwilling or unable to leave, the next best thing would be to start leading your own life as much as possible. Stop enabling your husband to the extent you have been.
Talk to an attorney about separating your finances if it’s possible. Continue working, socialize separately and make as happy a life for yourself as you can.I thought I was friends with “Connie,” but with what has been happening lately, she’s obviously not my friend. She says she’s depressed, which does concern me, but she is using it to get me to take her to doctor’s appointments and to the store, even when it greatly interferes with my schedule.
It’s very stressful. I used to care about her, but I can no longer take her abusive and disrespectful behavior. I’m thinking of ending this so-called friendship. What do you think I should do?Connie may be depressed. She may also be self-centered and endlessly needy.
If she can accept that, remain friendly with her but not at her beck and call. If she cannot accept it, your problem will be solved.
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