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Concerts, plays, and even movie theaters have a certain etiquette.
It mostly boils down to not being rude and not ruining the experience for other people.
This mother, however, decided to ruin this kindergarten play for children andparentsalike.
Her husband recently went online andshared the storyof how shetalked throughoutthe kids entire play.
Having had enough, the dad then left the play before it ended, angering his wife even more.
But he wanted to check with other netizens whether he was the bad guy in this situation.
According to the APA estimations, 41% of first marriages mightendin divorce.
The author of this story writes how his wife regularly puts him down in front of other people.
I think she does it performatively because she thinks it makes her look cool.
Disrespect in marriage is one reason why partners may drift apart.
And its often not as simple as acting rude.
Leadership coach Anne Duvauxwritesthat disrespect can manifest in one partner in therelationshipfeeling unappreciated and undervalued.
Disrespect can take the form of interrupting, belittling, and guilt-tripping a partner.
It can take away trust between partners and cause resentment in more serious cases, even abuse.
Experts say that passive-aggressiveness comes from insecurities and feeling powerless or inadequate.
Your spouse might display a victim mentality and operate out of a deep sense of insecurity, Drs.
Les and Leslie Parrottwrite.
Which helps them justify their devious methods of getting what they want.
You might even notice that your spouse knocks you down to elevate themselves.
Anne Duvaux claims that you oughta clearly communicate to your partner that youre feeling disrespected.
Some people might not be aware theyre being disrespectful.
Others, however, might thrive on making other people feel small.
Dont be afraid to stand up for yourself, Duvaux writes.
Removing yourself from the situation is also the right strategy during emotional outbursts.
When thenarcissisticspouse starts hurling hurtful insults, their partner doesnt have to listen to it.
You are not a psychological punching bag, Durvasula explains.
It is their responsibility to learn to regulate, and you are not their therapist.
Its not your responsibility to teach them.
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