Everybody gets grumpy from time to time. We all have off days. If your husband has been in a continuous bad, sulky mood, it can be tiring to be around that kind of energy. Nobody wants to walk around on eggshells to ensure they don’t upset the grump in the living room. Perhaps your husband…
Julia was deeply hurt when her husband used hurtful words and called her an idiot in line at Starbucks. She felt embarrassed and humiliated, wondering how he could speak to her in such a disrespectful way in public. Julia knew that she couldn’t let his behavior go unchecked, so she calmly confronted him. Her husband…
Understanding Jokes and Insults in Relationships When your boyfriend jokingly insults you, especially in public, it can be humiliating. Humour plays an important role in relationships by creating a common language and fostering connections between partners. The boundary between playful banter and hurting remarks can occasionally disintegrate resulting in misunderstandings and possible conflicts. To maintain…
We all have to deal with crazy family, nosy individuals or people who offer up unsolicited advice. This collection of top ten comebacks will give you a few great zingers to keep in mind next time someone in your life crosses the line or your personal boundaries. When you are dealing with a difficult person…
Your wife might be having a bad day, or she might have been in a grumpy mood for the last few years. Bad moods are contagious; you may find that you are in an irritable state after being around your wife when she is having a bitchy episode. When you have been kind, put in…
If you like to stay up late talking or can’t sleep and are tossing and turning people may get annoyed with you. You have probably been told to go to sleep by either your mom or your girlfriend / boyfriend. People with insomnia have trouble getting to sleep and staying asleep through the night. It’s…