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The problem with public arguing is that I've never seen a problem solved with that technique. If anything it makes it worse. I've done it once or twice when I was younger, didn't know anybody, and was with someone who was completely wrong for me. I don't do that now.
No. The worst thing you can do is disrespect your spouse...to do so in public is absolutely unacceptable. I can't imagine anything about that kind of relationship being very good.
I understand that arguing in public (especially in front of your children) is not a good thing to do, but what about those times when say for example you are having a private conversation with your spouse, or children and the person next to you (or in my case standing in line for a sporting event) felt the need to inject their two cents about a particular player on the team. I was not talking loudly and I made a few jokes about how no members of the team had any athletic shoe deals because shoe companies usually like their brand associated with an occasional win (they were having their usual poor performing season at the time), yet this individual felt the need to correct me. I stated I stood corrected and we would probably find the shoes at the local Thrift store. The individual then stated I could get the shoes at my local sporting goods store I responded "Oh yeah the clearance rack!! How silly of me". He then finally stopped talking.
I understand that arguing in public (especially in front of your children) is not a good thing to do, but what about those times when say for example you are having a private conversation with your spouse, or children and the person next to you (or in my case standing in line for a sporting event) felt the need to inject their two cents about a particular player on the team. I was not talking loudly and I made a few jokes about how no members of the team had any athletic shoe deals because shoe companies usually like their brand associated with an occasional win (they were having their usual poor performing season at the time), yet this individual felt the need to correct me. I stated I stood corrected and we would probably find the shoes at the local Thrift store. The individual then stated I could get the shoes at my local sporting goods store I responded "Oh yeah the clearance rack!! How silly of me". He then finally stopped talking.
You have to anticipate a certain amount of fan interference for lack of a better term, when you're at a game. So long as they are being respectful and not foaming at the mouth there's nothing wrong with a little give and take such as you described.
Now if you're having a dysfunctional family moment at the local Walmart, dropping F-bombs on one another in the hardware isle, that's a problem.
I never did, it was more interesting to 'kill em with kindness'. Let them rant, yell, rave, carry on like an idiot and I just stand there with a big smile and calm....its their blood pressure, not mine, he's affecting. Ha! That made him just a big spectacle that no one liked.
It makes me really uncomfortable to see. If someone is swearing a lot I do actually just look over and say "language" if there are any little kids around. Anytime I feel myself get elevated I just say we can talk about it at home. I would be embarrassed to fight in public like that. But I don't even like talking too loud in public.
No, never, never, never do I argue with my husband in public. He knows I'm angry when I speak very quietly. It makes him uncomfortable and nervous...exactly the reaction I want.
I think I'm more embarrassed by couples who get nasty with each other than they are!
No, never, never, never do I argue with my husband in public. He knows I'm angry when I speak very quietly. It makes him uncomfortable and nervous...exactly the reaction I want.
I think I'm more embarrassed by couples who get nasty with each other than they are!
Sadly, they don't realize how very "Jerry Springer" they appear to be.
My quiet voice terrifies my entire family. LOL....funny how that works. Of course, I would NEVER disrespect my husband in public...I try not to at home. I believe in "do unto others"
No. And fighting is for the beds, if you can't speak to each other calmly then you need to walk away till you can. Never have these discussions in front of kids, unless it's about their actions. It is bad manners to fight with anyone in public.
Gonna leave that typo..it was meant to be birds tho..ironic, huh? haha
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