First Time Not Being A Pushover

[spicy_pickles]

I gave my two cents about something my partner of 6 years brought up. I stood my ground. 

I am getting the silent treatment. He refuses to speak to me. 

Hes used to me just giving in and accepting everything he says. 

I didn't do it this time. Now, he's mad as shit. 

Part of me wants to give in and apologize and take the scolding. But part of me is sick of being treated like a misbehaved child. 

[Progress]

Stay strong and true to yourself!

[spicy_pickles]

Definitely working on maintaining this. Can't back down. 

[CuteCornDog]

I know what it's like to be taken advantage of.

[philosogi]

good for you!! that takes courage.

[YaNanNallari]

He is just used to using manipulation techniques he probably isn't even that aware of. In a way who cares if he's giving you silent treatment, once he sees it's not working things might start to change

[spicy_pickles]

Oddly enough, he has changed his approach. Now he's being downright mean. Same with the tone of his voice. He's just simply not nice. 

Its almost like he's trying to get me to say - I have had enough with this, I'm done. Then he can get the ultimate prize which is turning the tables back on me and saying - see, I told you that you were going to leave. 

Instead of changing his behaviour, he would rather blame everyone else for NOT accepting it so he can be the victim. Problem is, I have a feeling this behaviour has been acceptable his whole life.