Does your spouse give you a chance to explain when you mess up?

United States
July 3, 2007 9:14pm CST
When I mess up really big in our house, usually my spouse gives me the benefit of the doubt and doesn't chew my head off. He knows very well that he is just as prone to make mistakes as I am. And, that's what keeps us both in balance. What about your spouse? Does your spouse or partner give you the chance to explain yourself when you make a mistake or something goes wrong? Or, do they automatically assume that you must have done it on purpose?
3 responses
@tammytwo (4298)
• United States
4 Jul 07
My husband is very impatient and automatically starts to complain when anything does not go as he planned. If he is griping at me on the phone, I just hang up. I don't have to listen to his complaining.
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• United States
4 Jul 07
Men should totally know better. Sometimes I think they act that way because their moms let them.
@mizcash (685)
• Canada
4 Jul 07
Whether or no he gives me the chance to explain, I am taking that opportrubity to say part. I usually speak up for my rights and if he is impatient that's really too bad for him.
• Malaysia
8 Jul 07
I suppose I am lucky to have a husband who is very understanding. He always gives me chance to explain what is happening and I am relieved that he always give me second, and even third, fourth chances. That makes me love him more, and determined not to make mistakes.
• United States
8 Jul 07
Mine is usually very understanding and patient. But, like anyone his is only human. And, both of us jump to conclusions, usually when we are trying to help each other. How odd is that?
@rups02 (33)
• United States
4 Jul 07
well most of the times he gives me time to explain