Deal with It ASAP

Of all the people that I know, I'm the most guilty of doing this. Whether it's with Cole or with my friends or family, when someone upsets me, I shut down. I'll stop talking and even if I'm asked what's wrong, I'll say that I'm fine. At first, Cole thought that I was OK when I said I was. Later down the road, that would lead to a bigger problem because he would inadvertently add onto what was wrong to begin with. For the sake of time, cut to the chase. Express what bothers you when it happens and work through it then and there (if possible; try to never argue in front of people). It's much easier than shouldering resentment.