[beyond the sea]

It's just my opinion, but I believe that nearly all the posters think there was much more to the husband's previous behavior than these particular threats to the pets.

Just a guess.

[Navy Patriot]

I believe that nearly all the posters think there was much more to the husband's previous behavior than these particular threats to the pets.

They didn't get it from the article. It mentions one arguement, one incident of "push and shove". I think some here are launching on emotion and a predisposed fantasy of "previous behaviour".

Everyone, Get yourselves in control!

[technochick99]

It's just my opinion, but I believe that nearly all the posters think there was much more to the husband's previous behavior than these particular threats to the pets.

I agree 100%. Normal, stable people don't just go around threatening to kill the family pets. Note - there is a big difference between pets and "animals". I am surprised that some are confusing the two!

[Roses0508]

On my part, yes. My personal experience is that controlling types will invariably threaten those things you hold dear as a means of controlling you. During my marriage it wasn't just my pets were threatened.

Looking back, I struggle with my mindset that kept me locked in that relationship and kept me from making rational judgments.