Lost My Temper

I was supposed to keep my temper in check today. She had a test tomorrow and I needed her to focus on studying, but something small set me off, it could have been anything really, the clutter on the table or her forgetting a dish in the sink. Suddenly, there I was, barking orders like an old-school dad. It's not who I am these days, the disciplinarian role we share is more about guiding and supporting than scolding. But that moment felt so out of character for me now, and seeing the worry on her face made my heart hurt worse. She’s my partner, my confidant, she should feel safe with me at all times.