It happens more often than expected… 👀

  • horse_battery_staple@lemmy.world
    1·
    4 months ago

    If they can’t do that, they can go take a five and come back after. It’s the same thing we teach children.

    Is the definition of paternal.

    You’re asking for a rational response from an irrational act. People don’t say “Oh I seem to have stubbed my toe and it pains me” they say FUCK THAT HURT.

    You sound like you’re trying to manage someone’s emotions with your language and posturing. Which is the exact opposite of what will deescalate a situation.

    • Croquette@sh.itjust.works
      2·
      4 months ago

      This is not the definition of paternal at all.

      I am not asking for a rational response, I am asking for a respectful response, and my partner expects the same from me.

      It’s fine if my partner is angry or sad or anything else, but it’s not okay to make you feel bad for a genuine question and trying to help.

      It is possible to be emotional and respectful but what you described in your OP isnt that.