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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How frequently does he have theses pouting episodes? And, what kinds of things set him off?[/quote]

I’d say they’re probably twice a month. Most recently, he got upset when I told him I wasn’t feeling well and may have picked up the cold he just recovered from. He told me I needed to start taking emergen-C right away, to which I replied I don’t think that’s going to cure it, you have to be taking it as prevention to boost your immune system. His face immediately dropped and I asked him what was wrong. He told me that I was making him feel like it’s all his fault, that he doesn’t know how to be around me, and that he needs time to decompress. I checked in with him later that night and he said he was still upset. So now we’re not speaking. [/quote]

He’s definitely being dramatic, but…if you want to meet him halfway I can see where this conversation could have gone differently. If he suggested you take Emergen C, even if you didn’t think it could work, you could have said “yeah I’ll try that, thanks” and given it a shot. If I suggest something to my teen and they immediately tell me why they think it’s a bad suggestion, I do find it limiting and insulting, like they think I’m an idiot. It costs nothing for you to hear him and acknowledge his ideas. Even if you don’t even end up trying it, he will feel heard.

I’m not saying you should have to baby him or walk around on eggshells with him, but if you refuse to divorce and you can’t stand it; then throw him a bone and be a better listener. “Thanks I’ll consider that” is easy to say and move on [/quote]

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