Silent treatment

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Registered: 09-07-2004
Silent treatment
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Thu, 07-14-2005 - 1:30pm
So, I get the classic silent, pouting treatiment last night after supper. Everything was fine until I mentioned that I said something about Michael Jordon's son starting to play basketball. He said "I didn't know that you liked basketball." I told him I don't, but I think Michael Jordon is cool because he can fly.......then the silent, pouting. I would be confused and upset if I didn't know that this is just another form of abuse....thanks gals for all the resources. Now, I just think it's pathetic. On another note, we are going to marriage counseling Saturday......I know that it is not recommended and I'm not looking forward to it, but I don't know how to get out of it. Any advice on what to do, should I bring up the verbal abuse or not.
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Registered: 02-08-2005
Thu, 07-14-2005 - 1:45pm
Heres an idea & it might work.
5yrssm 
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Registered: 11-12-2003
Thu, 07-14-2005 - 1:56pm

Morgan, hon, I'm sorry you have to go through the marriage counseling thing.

CL-Blueliner4

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Registered: 06-06-2003
Thu, 07-14-2005 - 9:03pm

Hey Morgan,

Joint Counseling...like blue said be careful. Joint counseling can be rough, be careful about what you say..tread water lightly and see his response as well the counselor's. What you say is important and remember that. If you are not being listened to, you need to fix that...a.k.a shop for a new counselor. What you are saying is important....remember that. If no one is listening...stop and regroup and find someone that hears you.

We're here

Terry