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I think its happened but not something that I can count on more than a few fingers. I definitely am not the best at this.
He sometimes does but it isn't meant to hurt my feelings :) he loves me to much to do that!
Always me because he works 2 jobs and I try to have everything looking good when his friends come over
Not out-right criticized, but has made comments to make me seem stupid.
I can't really remember off the top of my head but I trust that if she did it would be because that I need to hear it. We should love each other enough to let eachother know even if it hurts
Not that I can remember. She's very thoughtful toward me.
No, he's a sweetheart. He would never publicly criticize me, he barely criticizes me when we're alone!
No, not really, and if so, only in jest or in front of his mother (which doesn't really count, IMO).
Not that I can remember. If she did it was said jokingly.
Yes but I've also done it. I try not too but when I do, I try n do it in good fun by playing around.
Nope. If he has, than he was just kidding.
No never. He's sweet and I think the world of him.
He makes comments but usually it's all in good fun
Nope, she is pretty sweet to me in front of others, unless I order a Cobb salad. Watch out!
Not criticized per-say but there have been situations where I felt slighted definitely ... he is getting better but still tends to be argumentative or engages in debating. I think he likes the tension and the feistiness that develops from the situation though.
I definitely need to be reminded that I need to install the filter and not let it get clogged. By the same token, I think she can get overly sensitive when I am going by my "Man instincts" of asserting the facts and not trying to correct. I guess a balance is required. Working on
Male, >50 years, Engaged, CA, US | Feb 21, 2012
Male, >50 years, Engaged, CA, US | Feb 21, 2012
Yes, agreed... I sometimes wish that it wasn't necessary to have debates about as much as we do sometimes though. It can get quite exhausting. And sensitivity is what makes me female. :)
Female, >50 years, Engaged, CA, US | Feb 21, 2012
Female, >50 years, Engaged, CA, US | Feb 21, 2012
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Female, >50 years, Engaged, CA, US | Feb 21, 2012