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writes:I am in a long-distance relationship with a man I have known for 8 years but have been dating for only 4 monthis. Lately I feel he criticizes/analyzes any sort of independence or decision I exert. If I watch a show about a relationship and I tell him the plot of the story, he tells me not to project that onto him even though I am simply telling him the storyline - completely unrelated to us. I re-caulked the bathtub and he questioned every decision regarding this relatively simple project. This went on for about ten minutes until I just wanted to shout, "Do you think I'm an idiot?" He asked if I checked for leaky pipes and I told him I had over and over (he continued to ask the same question in different ways).It's getting to where I don't want to tell him even the most mundane things because I fear what reaction he will have. I don't like arguing over petty things, and he seems to know that he's pushing my buttons. In fact, he acknowledges that I'm upset and seems to be amused by it. Should I just practice passivity and let roll over? I fear by doing that I will be rolled over, and don't want to become submissive. Reply to this Question
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reader, XxAngelDust89xX +, writes (25 January 2008):
 Dont roll over.. .BITE!
Dont be a pushover. If it bothers you tell him to S.T.F.U.
(shut the **** up)
Actually,
If he thinks its funny you need to let your shoes do the talking for you and talk your way out the door.
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