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[quote=Anonymous]This is going to be an unpopular opinion, given what PPs have said, but I don't necessarily think this is going to scar your son for life if your DH is otherwise as great as you say, and if he gets better at controlling it.  My dad had an explosive temper, but was otherwise  great, and was never physical with any of us (though he could do things like punch walls). When he lost his temper you learned to hang back and stay away, but none of us were traumatized for life by this.  I have no fear of conflict, problems with relationships, trouble communicating, etc.  Love dad deeply and no conflicted feelings.

My dad definitely had anger management problems.  BUT, some people are born more hot-blooded, emotional, and passionate, and they are prone to yell or show their emotions.  To people who are low on the passion scale, very controlled, and not emotional, the other personality type makes no sense to them and seems dysfunctional.  But to those of us who are more hot-blooded, it sounds weird to hear about people who NEVER yell, or have explosive emotions, or can feel rage or strong emotions - those are all natural, very human emotions.

If yelling is the worst your DH does, and he never hits anyone or anything, and he's getting help, and he's self-aware, then he's not so bad.  (And let me guess- he's pretty amazing in bed, right?) [/quote]

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