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[quote=Anonymous]Not necessarily a red flag.  I am the child of an alcoholic parent, and as a result I do not like to "not be in control".  As a result I am self sufficient, went to a top college, have a great job, kids, etc.  It is my wife, who has the same view as the OP, that my childhood needs to be addressed more and those experiences dealt with.  For me, that is the past, I had no control over those events and I live for the now and the future.  I am happy.   Do not try and open wounds that have healed.  If he wants to talk about it, he will, and most likely will over time.

What exactly is he exhibiting other than controlled emotion that is giving you concern?  If everyone controlled their emotions a little more and didn't let hormones and irrational knee jerk behavior rule them, then this board would become a desolate place.  Is your real concern that he does not react in an emotional way like you would to those circumstances?   If so, it is him I am worried for, not you.[/quote]

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