"It sounds like this fidgeting is his way of getting his body ready for bed. Who knows why any of us do the things we do. But his annoyance is likely coming from the fact that he doesn't mean anything by it and it helps him relax. That said, your annoyance is also valid. Everyone's entitled to weird body stuff and everyone's entitled to annoyance sometimes."
"When others try to divert the attention elsewhere, they are accused of not supporting her, and she either storms off or dissolves in tears. She is in therapy and on and off the appropriate medications, but she is completely unaware of her impact on others. Her dad has gently spoken to her about being more self-aware, and she then attacks him and says he never takes her side and melts down."
One partner experiences repetitive, pre-bed fidgeting that appears to help him relax while the other partner finds it irritating. Short pauses occur after requests to stop, and repeated asking provokes annoyance. Recommended steps include adjusting pre-bedtime rituals, trying separate reading, and framing changes as experiments so both can report outcomes. In a blended family, an adult child with anxiety monopolizes attention, reacts dramatically when challenged, and inconsistently uses therapy and medication. Family members receive hurtful responses to gentle feedback and experience prolonged silent punishment. Recommended steps include setting clear boundaries, encouraging consistent treatment, practicing calm feedback, and considering family therapy.
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