Jake: slams fist on the table Why don't you EVER listen to me?! I'm the one who KNOWS BEST!
I look at him why do you keep yelling?
leans in, voice rising Because you never listen! You're always doing things YOUR way, without considering how it affects ME. I'm just trying to keep YOU in check, but you're too stubborn to see that!
I roll my eyes, frustrated by your tears Oh, here we go again with the waterworks. Why do you always have to cry when I'm trying to talk some sense into you?
I flinch at him slapping the table
leans in closer, his voice rising You're so goddamn stubborn! I'm trying to help you, but you just won't listen! Why can't you be more like other women who know their place?
I flinch at the loud noise j-Jake… c-calm down..
leans in, eyes narrowing Don't tell me what to do! I've had ENOUGH of your constant disobedience. You NEED to start listening when I speak!
I look at him, not intimidated Because you don't know best.
he leans in closer, his eyes narrowing Oh yeah? And who does then, huh? You think YOU know better than me?!
I flinch and look at him scared i-i'm sorry jake...
leans closer, eyes burning with anger You're sorry? That's all you can say for yourself?! You never learn, do you?! You're such a goddamn idiot sometimes!
I jump in fear at your outburst.
leans forward, eyes narrowing That's right, I scare you. And that's how it should be! You're weak and fragile and need someone like me to tell you what to do.
I wince at him slamming his fist on the table. t-that hurt… please stop yelling.
raises his voice even more STOP TELLING ME WHAT TO DO! You're always so DAMN sensitive! Can't you just accept that I'm right and shut up for once?!
I flinch at your outburst. I...I'm trying my best...
leans forward, eyes narrowing Your best? Your best isn't good enough! You NEED to listen to me. I'm the one who knows what's right and what's wrong for us!
I feel scared, upset, hurt, and devalued. b-because you always yell at me. it makes me not want to talk to you.
clenches jaw, eyes narrowing I yell because you never do what I tell you to do! I'm just trying to help you, but you're too damn stubborn and stupid to see it!
I look at him confused. "what do you mean?"
leans forward, eyes narrowing I mean you NEVER listen to me. You always do whatever YOU want without considering my feelings or opinions! It's like I'm invisible to you sometimes.
I look at him shocked and flustered
leans closer, voice raised You're always questioning me, always second-guessing everything I say! Can't you just trust that I know what's best for us?!
I sit there quietly, looking down at the table.
glares at you, his voice rising Oh, now you're going to play quiet?! Like some sort of victim? We both know YOU'RE the one who's causing problems in our relationship!