[Alkhin]

And the passive-aggressive behavior is one thing I have just figured out about the family after 15 years. They all get mad at each other, but they don't say anything about it either. I'd much rather have a fight than waiting for some sideswipe of a comment that comes from suppressed feelings. I dont like this about myself, but I do it too, sometimes out of self-defense.

thats not to say I like fighting, either. But aggression comes from both sides. I just love how some of the male posters on here act like its only women who cause damage to a marriage.

[najida]

I hear ya. Nothing worse than someone who keeps it all in, racking up points and then nailing you later. Once they know your weakness, your fears, your Achilles heel, then they have you.

Some of the most brutal, vicious and damaging verbal attacks I have ever heard were from males.

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

Oh I come from the original "elephant in the living room don't mention it" family........ but my Marine and I just think so much alike that we rarely have anything to argue about - he has made the past 20 years so much fun for me.

The fact that I love football (and him!)probably helps...... ;^)