Angry at my partner over literally everything right now

Dec 30·1 min read

This might be temporary but I need to know if it's normal. My wife will do something minor - not sterilize a bottle properly, forget to write down when she changed the baby - and I just feel this rage wash over me. I don't yell at her but I get this cold silent treatment thing which is worse. I know the sleep deprivation is talking but I feel like I'm being unreasonable about everything she does.

Has anyone navigated this? How do you not resent your partner when you're both barely functioning?

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Comments(5)

MMichaelNew DadDec 30

When you say minor things, like are we talking about how she loads the dishwasher or bigger stuff? Because the anger level matters here.

MMatt S.RegularDec 30

Dude same. I realized I was mad at my wife for existing in my space sometimes. Therapist told me it was burnout. Have you talked to someone about it?

JJakeNew DadDec 31

Temporary for sure but it's worth addressing now before it gets worse. You might just need more sleep and alone time but don't let it fester.

BBen H.RegularDec 30

The fact that you're asking if it's normal means you already know something's off. That's your gut telling you to check in with yourself.

RRob P.RegularJan 1

Yeah this is textbook new parent anger. Sleep deprivation plus constant small annoyances adds up fast. How old is the baby?