Comments on: The Adult Tantrum

By: Kathee

Kathee — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 19:51:24 +0000

My 24 year-old daughter threw an emotional tantrum yesterday in front of her fiance, who I might add, she is marrying in 5 months. She ended up sitting on the floor crying into her arms all because she wanted to go with us to dinner and he had just eaten. I could not believe my eyes. I reminded her how old she was and helped her up. What I should have done is asked her fiance to join me outside until the tantrum had subsided. Later that evening I informed her that her behavior was unacceptable and very unbecoming. She informed me that she didn’t want to talk about it. What can I say to her? HELP!!! This is not the first time it has happened, and I need guidance to make it the last time.

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By: John Sherry

John Sherry — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:37:43 +0000

Sherri, fantastic observation. Adults throw more tantrums than their children ever do. Many have NEVER grown up and just love the attention they get when they throw a hissy fit. It seems being childish is more popular than being childlike where we can really celebrate being alive. Now, where did I put those toys I threw out of my pram???

John
PS LOVE that picture, it’s a corker!
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By: Parent of of three (including spouse)

Parent of of three (including spouse) — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:07:11 +0000

Thank you for pointing out everything that I should have done, but failed to do, during an encounter with my spouse today. This person has a habit of misplacing things, then calling me later with accusatory questions about where these things are.

I lost it today and yelled back, using profanity and threatening to end the marriage on the count of misery (my own).

I know beter than this, and had I read this article sooner, I wouldn’t have allowed myself to go there. My spouse, shocked by my reaction, ended the discussion by asking me if I was suffering from PMS; telling me I needed help; and wondering what was up my butt. My reaction prevented my frustration at receiving three irrate calls at work (before 8am), demanding that I search hell and high water for this misplaced item, was never communicated.

We live and we learn.

By: Vincent Nguyen

Vincent Nguyen — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 05:28:24 +0000

I agree with the adult tantrums Sherri. The worst part is that sometimes they use “guilt trips” to make you feel bad or sorry for them. Consequently, we tend to stick around even though we know we should walk away or stay away like you mentioned.
It is tough but then again what phrase do we use sometimes?
something called “Tough Love?”

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By: Coach J

Coach J — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:29:19 +0000

It seems like these type of posts always come at the best time for me. I’m now dealing with a bevy of adult tantrums, and I’m at the point where I just want to walk away forever. The emotional blackmail and guilt trips are no fun whatsoever, and I’m contemplating putting these whiners in their place by saying some hurtful (but true) things. Sigh… I suppose one of us has to be the adult. Thanks for the timely advice.
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By: Marci@OvercomingBusy

Marci@OvercomingBusy — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:32:26 +0000

I was just thinking as I read this about a couple adult tantrums I have witnessed lately – not pretty. I’m so glad I don’t act like that. Then, I read the line about having a tantrum in the car…and I’m pretty sure I threw one with the kids just yesterday. Yikes! Not a good lesson for the kids!