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It does make me angry, I do intend to go to counseling, and I try not to be a doormat but unfortunately it ends up that way because I hate confrontation and arguing
Confrontation is uncomfortable, and it would not be necessary if both partners in a relationship behaved with the other person's best interests at heart.
But when your partner is taking more than they are giving, sometimes you have to stand up for yourself.
You also need to stand up TO your own child. If you don't know how to do that at your age, you need help to learn.
It does make me angry, I do intend to go to counseling, and I try not to be a doormat but unfortunately it ends up that way because I hate confrontation and arguing
then don't tolerate it. State your orders and carry out any consequences. You don't have to confront and argue. Just put your foot down.
I want to know why she doesn't respect me. Just because I don't enjoy conflict doesn't mean I don't deserve respect
Really, you should be asking your wife. But usually, people who are easy to step over-- even if they're family or someone loved aren't generally respected. Even more so by those who are self centered.
There are ways to stand up for yourself without it resorting to conflict, arguments, screaming, retreating, et. c. You just have to learn it. I doubt that its the case that your wife doesn't love you-- I'm sure she does. But your relationship derailed so heavily in her favor for so long, she's used to it and likes it. You just need to correct it if you want this relationship to continue and be happy.
Your relationship isn't healthy, but she's basically "benefitting" from it.
Yup, she's the engineer, and he's the poor guy laying on the tracks.
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