We really had a pretty good weekend but DH did have several "meltdowns." One was, of course, talking about financial stuff. tried to look over the bank statements and was confused about how interest is calculated for different account levels. The statement had a chart that listed interest rates up to certain levels. He was looking over this chart and asked me where I got 7,999 to put in my savings account. I explained to him that it wasn't our account balance that it was an example of how interest is calculated. He did actually handle this discussion rather well. Next was trying to learn something on his cell phone. He really is doing great with this phone but keeps asking how to check recent calls, missed calls, etc. I show him quite often but he either doesn't remember me going over it with him or he can't remember how to do it. This discussion caused him to throw his phone. I can't believe the phone has lasted as long as it has. Then the TV controller wasn't working right. I'm glad that he didn't throw it. we also had our daily fit about our house being too small. there really is not enough room in the kitchen for both of us to be functional at the same time. I was in the middle of making a very large potato salad for a 1:00 p.m. party at our house and it was 11:45 a.m. He came into the kitchen and cleaning. he said the kitchen needed cleaned for our guests. He washed the sinks out with soap, did the counters, put to coffee pots and coffee basket part in the dish washer, turned on the dish washer, etc. The whole time, about 15 minutes, I am pealing potatoes and he is trying to work around me. Then he says "this house just isn't big enough for two people." "I should build a new one." He really could build a new one because that is what he does but it would make more sense to just not try to clean the kitchen while I am cooking. Before, I would have gotten mad and asked what he was doing and started a big fight. I'm so glad that I know how to handle these things now.
I would sure love to hear some of your stories about "meltdowns" and how you handle them.
Hi Mary, you just described my husband also...although he couldn't build a new house! Everything you said is a repeat of what happens here all the time...you missed the computer problems,however. I am constantly asking him if he could move so I can complete a task..stands right in the middle of everything..to block? get attention? who knows. I try to be patient about it, but it drives me nuts...I'm claustrophibic to boot. He is a retired dentist and i have had zillions of tension caused tooth problems (thank heavens the enodontist we referred to has been very nice about not charging for all the root canals I have had to have) but when I mention an ache...details have to be given to the nth degree. Don't mention aches anymore. On going.....night guards don't even help.
Hi Mary, I am not sure how far along your DH is? But bills and statements use to upset Lynn all the time in the past. What I did eventually was start paying everything online so no bills came to the house. The bank statements do still come by mail, but its around the same time every month, so I just make sure I remove them before he gets a chance to check it. Lynn to was a master builder and plumber, now though he asks where the "hitter thing" (hammer) is. *sigh