Strong Woman--Angry Husband

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Registered: 04-23-2007
Strong Woman--Angry Husband
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Mon, 04-23-2007 - 4:11pm
So I am a 6 month newlywed and my husband and I can not seem to find the balance in our relationship. He said that he use to think what was so special about us was how alike we are but now he describes us as polar opposites. Somewhere along the way he has decided that because of my independence and strength I do not respect him and he does not feel like a husband or a man. I want to back down but I am scared about letting go of the reins personally and in our relationship. How can I let my husband be a husband and still remain the strong independent woman that I know he fell in love with?
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Registered: 12-27-2004
Mon, 04-23-2007 - 4:18pm
What, specifically, do you do that he feels threatens his position as a husband and a man?
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Registered: 09-30-2005
Mon, 04-23-2007 - 4:23pm

Welcome to the board ladybaltimore82,


Has your husband told you specific things that he would like you to change? If not, than ask him. You mentioned that your husband used to say you were a lot alike and now he thinks you are polar opposites. Do you think you (or him) have changed?


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Registered: 07-24-2006
Thu, 05-03-2007 - 10:08am


No offense... but why do you feel entitled to "hold the reins" to begin with?
A marriage where one partner insists on calling all the shots is doomed to failure.

Lighten up and let go a little bit. You'll be surprised by how he responds.