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<blockquote data-quote="gcvmom" data-source="post: 513239" data-attributes="member: 3444"><p>I think I'd be ignoring my husband (and admittedly, I sometimes do) if he felt compelled to dictate to me like that. If he can't stomach the situation then he needs to just stay out of it and stop making things worse. For many, many years I'd let go of my personal fantasy of a husband who was involved, informed, and helpful. Lately mine is a bit more involved, tries to keep informed, and is occasionally helpful, and that's after 24 years and finally looking like HE'S on the right medications! Whatever. Most of the heavy lifting is already done, in my opinion.</p><p></p><p>I thought about the whole permission slip forging thing... would a phone call or email or not mailed to the teacher/school stipulating that she does NOT have permission to go on the field trip cover any possible forgery she might attempt?</p><p></p><p>The emotional manipulation needs to be ignored (from both husband and difficult child) or maybe not reacted to is the better term. I like what you said about matching the energy/emotional state. It's a good way to keep things calm. You don't risk escalation as much. </p><p></p><p>Your husband is really mucking things up lately. (((Hugs)))</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gcvmom, post: 513239, member: 3444"] I think I'd be ignoring my husband (and admittedly, I sometimes do) if he felt compelled to dictate to me like that. If he can't stomach the situation then he needs to just stay out of it and stop making things worse. For many, many years I'd let go of my personal fantasy of a husband who was involved, informed, and helpful. Lately mine is a bit more involved, tries to keep informed, and is occasionally helpful, and that's after 24 years and finally looking like HE'S on the right medications! Whatever. Most of the heavy lifting is already done, in my opinion. I thought about the whole permission slip forging thing... would a phone call or email or not mailed to the teacher/school stipulating that she does NOT have permission to go on the field trip cover any possible forgery she might attempt? The emotional manipulation needs to be ignored (from both husband and difficult child) or maybe not reacted to is the better term. I like what you said about matching the energy/emotional state. It's a good way to keep things calm. You don't risk escalation as much. Your husband is really mucking things up lately. (((Hugs))) [/QUOTE]
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