What does it mean if my spouse is all smiles when I get stressed over problems?

Question

It seems like he enjoys himself when I have a problem and get stressed. Is this what they call passive aggression?

Answer 1

Maybe he is smiling in a compassionate way, or it might make him feel good to know that you still need him.Might not be a bad thing at all.

Answer 2

He probably thinks you cute when you get all discombobulated.  Or maybe he thinks you shouldn't be stressed over certain problems.  Next time he does it, ask him, "what are you smiling at, d*ck wad!"

(you can leave out the pet name)

Answer 3

he just likes to see you sweat.. thats all

Answer 4

its time turn the tables on him .... don t get upset get even ... just smile at him .. and see ,,,,,,,, ..get it  

Answer 5

he is most likely stressed because you are and doesn't know how to handle it so he smiles. i have smiled a lot when nervous or to keep from crying.

Answer 6

It depends.  He may be amused at the fact that he thinks you overreact.  Men tend to be very focused on solving a problem, and sometimes women just like to vent (you know the old, Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus construct).  He may think that you made a bad choice and are now reaping your just desserts.  You don't give much information and detail here, way too general, so it is hard for us to advise you more specifically.  

Answer 7

If by chance you are a lot like myself you tend to get a bit snippy when you are stressed. When he sees that you are in that mode he keeps his lip zipped because he loves you and knows you might need a chance to re-group

Answer 8

No that is not passive aggressive.

Why don't you ask him personally why he smiles when you get stressed out? He would be the person to ask.

Sounds like he is just being a jerk and enjoying seeing you stressed out which is not a good thing.  

Answer 9

He doesn't like you very much.  He takes pleasure in your downfalls for a reason.

Answer 10

it depends. If he is clearly doing to p**s you off (you can tell) then it is passive aggressive. But maybe he thinks it's cute when you get all flustered.  

Answer 11

Either he's 1) mean and is enjoying it, or 2) simply finds it cute oramusing, or 3) is actually uncomfortable and doesnt know how else to handle it but smile.  Sorry.  Why dont you ask him?!  :D

Answer 12

babygirl he's being mean..its like he likes when your down because it makes him feel biggie..which is wrong shouldn't be like that