I get angry (frustrated) when I have to repeat myself

Postby samsons » Fri Dec 13, 2013 2:33 am

I find I get angry (in a frustrated way, not physically threatening) when I have to repeat myself several times. This happens most commonly with my wife due to she is the person I spend the most time with.

Although this is an occasional reoccurring issue, I will provide a specific example as it has just occurred so I can provide the most accurate account. We are buying furniture, the furniture store requires a bank transfer down payment on large orders to confirm delivery (that or i would have to travel very far to pay in person). The furniture store does not accept from the bank where my money is deposited so I planned to take the money out and deposit it into her account at another bank (account in her name only) to send the money.

The confusion started as I felt she needed to be with me to send the money out of her account to the furniture store. She felt i could do it myself. I am not from her country, so not familiar with the banking system here, but it seems obvious I can not send out money from an account not in my name (previously they have refused to even tell me the account balance).

I kept asking how would i be allowed to send the money from her account without her? In a attempt to locate the cause of confusion I broke it down into 3 steps/questions.

1. Am I withdrawing my money from Bank A?
Answer: yes

2. Am I depositing the money in your account in Bank B?
Answer: yes

3. How will I be allowed to transfer the money from Bank B (not in my name) to the furniture store.
Answer: No direct answer/response other than implying I can do it myself.

We went in this 3 question circle at least 5 times, realistically upwards of 10. This question circle came after discussing the issue in other words repeatedly already. My voice raising each time. I am not full out yelling and not swearing, but clearly talking much louder than at the beginning of the conversation due to my frustration.

I was finally able to determine the answer to question #2 was "No" not "Yes". I would not have to deposit the money into her account for the bank to make the transfer. She did not say this, I had to ask her that directly.

Upon determining the confusion I asked her how could I have made what I was asking more clear so I can better communicate with her in the future. She walked away. A few minutes later I approached her to ask (calmly) if I sometimes talk to fast or mumble (things others have accused me of in the past) or if she ever has a issue hearing the words I speak. She rolled over in bed and has not talked to me since...

It seems to effect /upset her a lot when i get frustrated with her. I find it hard to control as I have never liked to repeat myself, let alone simple questions over and over again.

She also has a frustrating habit of at times not responding at all to my questions. Simple yes or no questions at times do not even receive acknowledgement and I repeat myself, usually louder each time. She had said she would work on that and I will work on controlling my frustration.

I have just been reading up on anger and frustration management. Some of what I read says expressing in an assertive way is one of the most healthy ways to express anger. and frustration. I feel this is at least similar to what I naturally do. I do not swear, I do not threaten physical harm (either verbally or with physical action) and I do not full out yell or scream. My voice does get louder and has clear signs of frustration in it.

At times I realize what is happening and I scale back the tone/volume of my voice but then continuing to have to repeat myself quickly brings back the same tone.

I have yelled at her twice and do know the difference. Once 2 years ago when she did something I found personally embarrassing. I tried to walk away before I did, she followed me downstairs not leaving me alone and I snapped on her (verbally not physically.) The 2nd time (more like 3 times within 2 days) was about a year ago and was caused by me finding out she was talking to her ex behind my back and other lies about him.

I am looking for 3rd party opinions so I can get different perspectives in hopes it will aid me in focusing on what part of the anger and frustration management readings I have been doing best apply to me.

A little history about myself, I used to have a very passive personality that I felt in the past has led me to be taken advantage of and eventually caused large out bursts of anger and depression. I find in the last few years I am much more likely to just speak my mind.

Thank you for any input
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Postby JuliusFawcett » Fri Dec 13, 2013 5:53 pm

You can't change the way that she thinks or acts, only she can do that. You can change your reaction to her, you can live life as a positive example and trust that she will follow your lead.

Letting go of angry and frustrated thought patterns is possible. Part of this process is looking after yourself very well. Can you answer these questions for me?

Are you eating the right amount of healthy food? (no junk)
Are you drinking the right amount of healthy drinks? (no alcohol, fizzy or caffeinated)
Are you taking the right amount of healthy exercise?
Are you getting a good balance between work, rest and play?
Are you looking after your personal appearance and your living environment?
Do you find it easy to forgive people who have hurt you?
Are you contributing to your local community?
Are you able to trust your intuition?
Are you grateful to the people who make your life more comfortable?
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Postby Flimsy » Fri Jan 10, 2014 6:05 pm

I didn't catch that.
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