Sunday, December 5, 2010
stupid arguments have simple solutions
It's normal to have arguments in relationships. No two people can possibly agree on absolutely everything. How you deal with those arguments determines whether or not the relationship is healthy. I learned all that in Human Relations. So is my relationship healthy? I'm not sure. We tend to argue frequently...mostly over stupid things. I thought maybe I could find a way to prevent those stupid little arguments. I thought if I was more specific when I told her something and if I asked for clarification when I didn't understand what she was saying, it would prevent misunderstandings. Seems simple doesn't it? Did it work? Not really. Take today for example, neither of us felt like making lunch so we decided we should go get something. Being low on money, tacos seemed like a good idea. You can get 10 tacos for $10 at Taco Bell. She said she would go pick them up. She asked me before she left if there was anything else I wanted. I said, "No, just the 10 tacos." She came back with 5 tacos and 5 bean burritos. I was frustrated. I was clear about what I wanted her to get. I said it twice! And still she somehow misunderstood. She said she thought I was talking about meal #10 and forgot that I didn't like bean burritos. I don't get her thinking. All this time I've been assuming that our misunderstandings were because I wasn't being specific enough, but I think this proves that she just doesn't listen to me. So why do I waste my breath? I could just do everything myself from now on. I mean, I can't force her to listen to me or understand me. So why bother? It's just freaking frustrating. She can remember some stupid little thing I said one time 3 years ago and she certainly remembers every single time I said she didn't do something right, but she can't remember what I asked her to get for the 10 minutes it takes to get to Taco Bell? Sometimes I think she does hear me and knows perfectly well what I'm saying, but she just doesn't care because she thinks she knows me better than I know myself. It would not surprise me one bit if she got half burritos on purpose thinking it would be a great surprise that I would love and thank her for anticipating my needs. She gets off on that kind of bent sometimes. She ignores what I say I want and proceeds to give me what she thinks I really want. I'm not that complicated. If I want something I ask for it. She doesn't need to guess. Maybe she just thinks that's how relationships work. She does seem to get frustrated with me if I ask her to be specific about what she wants. It's like she expects me to just know and surprise her. I have no idea how to do that. I don't even know if it's possible. And I'm talking about every aspect of the relationship, not just about buying things for each other. Like I'm supposed to know when she wants a hug. How do I guess that? If she was walking up to me holding her arms out, I could guess. But how to you guess someone is wanting a hug when they're sitting at a computer or watching tv? I'm not nuts to think that's a crazy thing to expect am I?
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All these relationships are always complicated. Yes, you two don't always "get" each other or understand each other, BUT you two LOVE each other. I think maybe she just wants you to hug her more. Surprise her with little kisses and hugs here and there. You can't read her mind and she can't read yours. Everyone likes nice surprises sometimes. And heck, maybe she did tune you out or hear what she thought you said. I sometimes do that too...Like my boy will say get a number 5....sometimes I forget to ask what size, drink, or 5 what....SO its normal. Don't get too frustrated hun. Things will get better as long as you two can always talk.
ReplyDeleteIm having this issue with mine too. He comes home from work around 2am...so around 3, I am like..hun are you comming to bed? Hes like do you want me to and CONTINUES to play video games...... Sighs..OBVIOUSLY If I ask..and Im still awake..the answer is YES. Der.
Okay weird, now I know EXACTLY how FRUSTRATED you are. My boy calls me and hes like what do you want me to pick up for dinner? I am like how about Chinese Food...Hes like I will be hungry in half an hour..I said um ok. How about stuffed peppers from the Deli and we can heat them at home....well I don't know what to make with them. ME: How about Texas Hots? Him: Would you just tell me what you want? ME:I said Chinese Food. and you asked me what I WANT for DINNER..you didn't ask me what you wanted.....HIM: Complaining and whining about how I NEVER make up MY MIND..ME: Do you have 2 god damn ears? Are you listening to me.....*Sighs* He brought home chicken wings and pizza.....
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