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[quote=Anonymous]Hi OP,

I'm sorry that you're going through this. It sounds very difficult.

You're her husband - really one of the only (if not the only) person who is in a position to call her out on this behavior and not back down.

I get that it sucked when you didn't talk for 36 hours. But I think you need to keep bringing it up, as gently and with as much compassion as possible.

It might not work, but it's your best shot of this improving. Let her know that you love her, that you know she means well, that you empathize with why she might have this pattern, and that you want to be there for her while she tries to improve it.

If she screams and runs away, remain gentle and firm about your position.

Start refusing to participate in situations where you know this pattern will play out. Tell her why you're refusing, again with the gentle and caring invitation that you'll support her when and if she decides to tackle the problem.

It's not your responsibility to "fix" her, but it is your responsibility not to enable the behavior by overlooking it.

Things might get ugly before they get better if you take my advice, but I personally think it's your only real choice. 
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