Things are a little better. A little. I was really upset all weekend about my marriage. I really appreciated all the comments I got here. They really helped and made me think about things. I showed my sister my blog and had her read the comments too. I wanted to know if I had presented an accurate view of the situation (I was pretty upset, as you could tell, and wasn't sure how biased I was) and I wanted her input on the possibility of the abusive issues that were suggested.
She thinks I was pretty accurate in my descriptions and agreed that the situation/relationship can definitely be considered emotionally abusive or at the very least, is moving that direction.

As I thought about this on Saturday, I got very angry with myself for putting up with this treatment. For allowing myself to be treated this way. And I realized that alot of my eating issues are connected to this very situation in my marriage. I have been hiding in food when I have felt out of control in my marriage.
Don't worry--I was more mad at him than I was at myself.
Well, on Friday when I set boundaries on him and told him my plans for the movies and said he could come with or stay home, he chose to stay home and seemed fine with it. He wasn't nasty about it at all. My sister says that's proof that he needs limits set-the way kids push for limits.

Anyway, I stewed on this on Saturday and was kind of cold to him. At one point when I asked him a question (I admit, I wasn't very nice when I asked it), he snapped at me said he was tired of being treated this way (or something like that--I don't really remember). Well, I told him "I am the one who is damn sick of being treated like crap by you and you have no idea how sick I am of it." You guys know I never swear and so does my husband. I have to be really upset to say the little D word. I gotta tell you, he backed down.

Yay me!
It's just very clear to me that I must be more assertive and stand up for myself more. I'm not sure exactly how to do this yet, but I'm praying for guidance and will just take it moment by moment.
He has been pretty nice to me since I stood up for myself on Saturday, so that tells me alot.
Anyway, I did not mean to go on and on about this. I meant to give a quick update and go to bed. But I just got on a roll.
I had a horrible weekend with food, but did great today. I ran two miles with my friend tonight. I was not in the mood to run, but I was telling her about what happened with my husband and before I knew it, 2 miles were done!

It's amazing how I can run when I'm pissed off.
Thanks all again for your support. It's much appreciated.
6 comments so far.
6.
a decade ago
Most of the SF syrups I've picked up have sorbitol but not Splenda. I eat a very small amount of syrup anyway (usually about 1/8 cup) so it doesn't seem to bother me. I am glad to hear that you had a little breakthrough with your hubby over the weekend. I am confident you two can get past this and have a much stronger marriage.
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by CYNTHIALS
5.
a decade ago
nothing like running when you need to vent!
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by SFARRANT
4.
a decade ago
Yay you! I'm glad you stood up for yourself. Keep it up. Hopefully, it will get easier and more natural and you'll have to focus on it less.
by PJENA
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a decade ago
Great job standing up for yourself and with the run last night! I hope things continue to get better on all fronts!
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by MOM22SONZ
2.
a decade ago
Im glad you were more assertive with him. I know it takes a lot of guts to do that.....you are doing great and I'm sure this is a step in the right direction. Thanks for your nice words to me earlier too. It definitely helps. Have a great day
by KR1814
1.
a decade ago
I'd say you took a very good first step at standing up for yourself. Well, several really good steps! I am proud of you! Now keep it up! He needs to know where you stand and what you are willing to live with and what you aren't. Good for you. AND ... good for you for running off the steam too
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by JEWELRYLADEE