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How to live with a pedant?

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Emilymaria Sun 10-May-26 20:30:32

Almost every political or intellectual comment I make is corrected, questioned or reinterpreted by my husband. I rise to levels approaching aggression. I’m a graduate, an author and teacher. How to cope? Suggestions that exclude manslaughter, please???

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keepingquiet Sun 10-May-26 20:43:20

I only have a question, not an answer.

Why did you marry him?

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Aely Sun 10-May-26 20:46:47

Oh dear, one of those, eh? It's not really pedantry, it's a form of bullying and belittling. I suggest perfecting a look of "fed up with this" and a deep sigh every time he indulges himself. Then just turn and walk away so he ends up talking to himself. Hopefully he will get the message.

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Astitchintime Sun 10-May-26 20:48:09

What Aely says 👆👆👆

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