Hey, Colleen,
So glad I have the opportunity to write to you, "Colleen. Expert on Everything!" What makes me admire you? You always have the answers, and you always need the last word on everything. Also, you are a bully. Like the way you bullied "mycatsmom" because she agreed with me, and then again when she suggested we stay on topic. Your reply: "No. we're not..." WOW! You are good. BTW, I am a psychologist, NOT a psychiatrist. I am the former. I can not write prescriptions. So when a patient asks me a question that is outside of my expertise, I do research before answering. I do not claim to be an expert on all things pharmaceutical (much like you). Therefore, the question on Seraquel. I would prefer my patients to know I am responsible enough to take the time to make sure the answer I give them is well thought out and the research I do to make sure the answer I give them is the most responsible and correct response. And yet you criticize me for this? I would much rather see a therapist who admits that he/she doesn't know ALL the answers to everything and is willing to go the extra mile to help me. But you wouldn't do this. Why? Because you already know everything!
It sounds to me that you are taking on the "Man of the house" responsibilities, and your husband is more or less taking on the Female role. On another note, he enjoys shopping, another typically female role, like hoarding.
Have you given any thought to the possibility that he might be gay? Seriously. I don't know where you are writing this, but if you come from a state that has no tolerance for gays, this is something you have to consider.