Firstly. Dp is very intelligent in certain areas. However, he is awkward socially, and has a horrible tendency to play 'Devils Advocate', which often results in rather inflammatory debates.
Today I saw red.
DP: What are you listening to?
Me: It's an old programme about the legalised sex workers in the red light district up north. I really feel for them being in a vicious cycle of having to take drugs to to what they do, and the dependency on drugs to drive them to sell themselves.
DP: you MEANT to say 'Vicious Circle'. NOT 'Cycle'.
Me; Vicious Cycle is a noun. It is the same thing. Did you hear what I said about these women?
DP: You said the wrong word. But whatever. I don't want to piss of a feminist.
Me; What has Feminism got to do with anything?
DP; You said the wrong word. But whatever. Don't blame me for the actions of all men.
Me; What are you actually talking about?
DP; If you are going to put a point across. Use the right word. Every one knows it is called a vicious circle...NOT cycle.
Annnnnyway.........DP has a way of not actually listening, whilst also being very inflammatory. My words clearly aren't working. How can I shut him down so he actually listens?