Since lockdown and 24/7 with my DH I’ve started to come to the realisation that my self esteem/self confidence issues might be due to the dismissive way my DH talks to me. It’s very subtle and tricky to explain and I’m wondering if I’m being oversensitive or if anybody can put a name on what he’s doing or why? I’d also like any ideas for quick and effective one liners as a come back so that I’m prepared for the next time. Not confrontational. One example happened today. I’m currently having a serious personal problem with my elderly parents in isolation a long way from me. I am frustrated because I can’t get to them and it’s impacting my mood/wellbeing. He asked me what was wrong and I explained the situation. He then hugged me whilst making a comment about me being frustrated and down with it all because it’s my time of the month?!! I shrugged it off at the time. But now I’m thinking about it he does this a lot. Whatever the conversation is, it will end up with a sly (done in a non aggressive way) dig at me and my character?/reactions? often whilst hugging me and on the surface being supportive? Does this resonate with anybody else? I want to start calling him out on it but don’t know how to do that. Any help please