I know that we have been fighting quite a bit lately about things that seem insignificant, like what I'm packing for lunch or how much gas I need to put in the car. The other day when you asked if I was packing "junk" for lunch, I know I was frustrated and that I lashed out at you angrily, and that it was inappropriate of me. I didn't mean to snap at you like I did over something as silly as what I'm eating for lunch, and I apologize for being so rude to you. I know that when you get on my case about small things, like junk food for lunch instead of something nutritious, that you're just looking out for my best interests. .

             Even though I know that you aren't trying to be mean to me, I can't help but feel like a little kid when you criticize the choices that I make, even for something as small as one meal. I think that's why I get so frustrated with some of your comments so easily, and why I have trouble feeling as if you trust me with bigger choices. .

             I think we should sit down and talk about how much responsibility I should have, and the areas that we decide I'm capable of managing by myself, we agree that you won't criticize my decisions in those areas, even if it is a honeybun for lunch! I think that knowing what I have control over will make me feel more comfortable making decisions for myself without worrying that you are going to start harping on every bad or even halfway-bad decision that I make.

             I hope you see my side of this, and that we can sit down and talk it out soon so we can cut down on the number of misunderstandings like the lunch argument yesterday. .