Tag: finger pointing

You and your husband are on the outs this morning—the aftermath of last night’s fight has sunk in. Even though you resolved things before going to bed, he’s grumpy and leaves without giving you a kiss goodbye.

As you revisit the fight in the midst of work, chores, the kids and all the rest, you start beating up on yourself. Why do you have these fights anyway? It’s probably your fault, you think. You’re just too picky. You rag on yourself for not appreciating what a great guy he really is, and how horrible you are and, by the afternoon, you’re a weepy mess certain your marriage would be perfect if only you weren’t such a terrible spouse, stupid and inept.