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well, you did over react, but your reply actually wasn't bad. It implied that you were actually coming to her for help, which is an awesome was to emotionally escalate.
He did something that he knew would piss her off. I don't think she viewed it as emotionally escalating even if it might have been implied.
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But then after she called, and wanted to resolve something, or be there to help listen to you...you were short and straight and probably being a dick. In that situation, rather than fighting yourself not to lose your cool, just simply say: "I think I need a couple minutes to cool down and clear my head. I will call you back ______ ".
I agree with all that.
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Simple as that. It shows that she did upset you, but that you can control your reaction. Drama free, then you just communicate once you do cool down. Explain how you were actually looking for some comfort, rather than judgment
I had a similar situation as yours but with steroids instead. I told my ex about it and she freaked out as yours did. I kept my cool and once she cooled down we talked about it. I eventually explained everything to her but she threw a few shit tests my way before it was all said and done. So try to keep it as drama free as possible but be ready for the shit tests to ensue.