Alright, so, the other day, I’m just chilling at home, minding my own business. Suddenly, my wife starts yelling at me out of nowhere. I’m like, “What the heck did I do now?” It’s not the first time this has happened, and honestly, it’s getting pretty old.
I tried to stay calm, which is super hard when someone’s screaming in your face. I remembered something I read online once, it said the worst thing you can do is yell back. So, I took a deep breath and tried to listen to what she was actually saying.
Turns out, it wasn’t just one big thing, but a bunch of small things that had been piling up. You know, like not taking out the trash when she asked, or leaving my socks on the floor. Little stuff that I didn’t think was a big deal, but for her, it was like, the end of the world.
- She mentioned something about feeling unsupported.
- She also said I don’t appreciate all the things she does around the house.
- And, of course, there was the classic “You’re always on your phone!” complaint.
I’m not gonna lie, it was tough to hear. But I realized she had a point. Maybe I wasn’t pulling my weight as much as I should have been. So, I apologized. Like, a real, genuine apology. Not just a “sorry you feel that way” kind of thing.
We talked it out
And you know what? It actually helped. We sat down and talked it out, like adults. We made a plan to communicate better and to make sure we’re both feeling heard and appreciated. I even promised to be more mindful of the little things, like taking out the trash without being asked a million times.
It’s not perfect, and we still have our moments, but things are definitely better. And I’ve learned that sometimes, you just gotta listen, even when it’s hard. And maybe pick up your socks once in a while, too.
