| Adapted from an online discussion. Hi, Carolyn: I read something online that asked men to notice how often, when talking to a woman, their default is to question, refute, play down or simply say no to what she’s saying. (Obviously not all, some of you are saints, etc.) This has haunted me since I read it, as I’ve realized my husband does this to me ALL. THE. TIME. Sometimes it’s literally the response to every single thing I’ve said in an entire day. I start a workout routine, he tells me how it’s the wrong one, I suggest a picnic, he says no, I share a fact, he disagrees. Actual chat: Me: “People have moved into the new house up the road!” He: “No, nobody is in there yet.” Me: “I met them at the door, and they told me.” He: “No.” I can’t stop noticing this now. I pointed this tendency out to him, and you can guess what his response was! Any tips on how to deal, and also, could you do a general PSA for people to watch this habit? It’s hard to be on the receiving end. — Haunted by No | 
