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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hmmm, this sounds pretty much exactly what my spouse told me last weekend (except I do most of the chores OP mentioned). I guess I am one of these demanding megabitches. Here's my POV:

-- life is suffering. Happiness is an exception, not the norm. Sensitive people are brooding. We do not approach life like a dopey eager golden retriever.

-- for someone who is way harsher on myself than I ever am on others, when I'm being critical I'm already factoring in caring about someone's feelings and toning it down. [b]It may come across as harsh, but you have little appreciation for how harsh I'm NOT being.[/b]

-- I don't need you to go easy on me. You can be direct. I can own my mistakes, and handle criticism without thinking, "how could you?" So why can't you?

-- I simply do not understand the life OP envisions. Why do I have to treat my spouse like my boss -- someone to tell white lies to, someone whose ego needs constant massage, someone whose incompetence must never be pointed out? I don't understand this vision of marriage. That isn't respect to me. That's servitude, and fear of retribution.

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Also, you probably have little appreciation for how much no one gives a shit about your baggage, and would prefer you to keep your mouth shut and suffer alone to the sound of the worlds tiniest violin.[/quote]

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