The Talk Making It Better.

i think your ability to communicate is the issue
and i would think you are part of the problem, afterall you communicated to us he was mean, short with you, and hit the dog. Instead of being upset over our advice maybe look at your communication skills. Either that or you're living in denial about being with an abuser. I don't see many other options
Also I don't say the above to be mean- I have communication issues that I need to work on

I am glad you guys talked and are working on it.

As for this site, take the GOOD advice, the kind that actually makes sense to you in your situation, and your own gut instincts, and go with that.

There are some pretty serious people here who are going to take things wayyyy too seriously, put words in your mouth, turn things around, and judge you without even knowing anything. Ignore that. That is unproductive and doesnt help you, so dont worry about those.

Being a couple in a partnership is never easy. It is always hard work. You will always be learning, growing, and YES, going through rough patches.
Thats life.

Good luck!

I am a believer in not telling anyone too much about my relationship. Especially friends or family. While you love your spouse/boyfriend, the friend will always remember what you told them and it WILL alter their view of that person. You will forgive but they will not forget. Just my two cents.