My husband has been much angrier this last month. I injured my hip and im having a hard time walking and carrying out my responsibilities as a wife. So im behind on chores and not been having sex.
He treats our children harshly lately. Getting overly frustrated over things that I personally think aren't that big of a deal, such as one of the kids waking up in the middle of the night. He doesn't call them names or is nasty- just constantly at his limits.
He throws things while he cleans(like dishes in the sink) and stomps around the house loudly. I dont know if he is aware that hes doing it but it has my children and i on edge constantly.
He has been giving me the silent treatment only speaking to me when he has to. Ive not put out in three weeks and this is why i think he is angry at me, but my injury is not just an excuse. I've only just now regained some of my mobility.
How can i tell him he is frightening me in a way he will listen? I try to approach conflict as gentle as possible but in the past his first reaction is to be defensive and angry.
Edit: I just wanted to add and say i just think he is in a rut or maybe isn't aware of how hes acting so out of character. One of the things that i was originally drawn to is his normally (i swear) calm nature. He doesn't hurt me, doesn't call me names, he just seems angry.