It was my own wife who said it. I’ve been “displaying signs of toxic masculinity.” I ask her what signs? She said next time she saw one she would call it out. And then she left for work.

Part of me thinks this is funny. Part of me is deeply concerned.

This was right after a conversation about my poor communication and my always taking things as criticism. I did share my emotional state and the desire to be heard and to feel safe. She also said i need to get rid of my ego in order for us to work on the relationship. I told her that my ego was the only thing making me feel safe right now. It was shortly after that that the toxic masculinity jab came in. Wtf?

edit: she also told me I was paranoid. So that was some fun Sunday gaslighting.