Husbands

No, penstemmon, I shout back too. Both of us want the last word, have told him he can have it as long as it's 'yes dear'.
It's surprising how much we both get done when we have had a 'difference'.
Must be the surge of adrenaline.

I did have a boyfriend who did that, cathybee, when I was between husbands so he wasn't exactly a boy! It was very frustrating when there was an issue which needed resolving but he just wouldn't discuss it...

It is very frustrating though and in my opinion child like. I would rather sort things out and move on, he just wants to pretend it is not happening.

Oh no we just yell at each other and stomp about huffing loudly! Or is that just me?

No. Mine goes in the garage and tinkers. I have always thought it's better than going down the pub, to the betting shop or another women. I go for a walk or a friends house to talk it through. We both do that less now. After 38+ years we have learnt that eventually things have to be faced up to or talked about. As long as he's not sulking for too long. Using it as a way to punish you then removing oneself from a stressful situation is often a good move. It allows things to cool down. However if it's happening too often or really affecting your relationship then perhaps you need to find a way of sorting things out. It's never easy though is it.

No, mine shouts and swears and stomps off to the garage where he has a workbench.