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[quote=Anonymous]Hi OP.  I was in an emotionally abusive relationship for a long time which eventually turned to threats of physical abuse.  I finally left after the second threat of physical abuse.

In retrospect, road rage was one of the earliest red flags.

I wish I had gotten out at the first display of road rage.  It would have saved me years of wasted time in a dysfunctional relationship and much damage to my psyche.  Staying with this kind of dysfunction teaches you to walk on eggshells and constantly monitor your partner's emotions and adjust your own behavior to maximize chances to get your partner not to lose his cool.  That is no way to live and permanently damages the way you interact with others, not just your partner.

Of course, everyone loses their cool once in awhile and honking is part of driving (but not excessively so).

I think if you came here to comment on this behavior, then you know also that it was out of line.

The choice is simple -- do you want to live with that kind of anger in your life?  If not, it is time to end the relationship. If you are willing to live with such anger, you really should get into therapy to ask examine why you are willing to live like this.   
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