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This really spoke to my marriage. We've taken a couple of short trips together recently and my wife started crying during the drive. When I asked her what was wrong, she said, "We have nothing to talk about." It really hurt her that we didn't talk. I've often wondered how much Oprah and pop-psychology made her feel like there was a problem...when maybe it wasn't that big of a deal or even....normal. I read this and emailed it to her. It's nice to have a professional say it's okay if we don't have enlightening, non-stop conversation all the time as a married couple. It seemed to help both of us not feel this pressure to jabber all the time to "save our marriage."

It might sound trivial, but this issue was really making my wife feel like we were broken or something.

1 posted on 02/07/2017 11:17:02 AM PST by rhett october
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You know you’re comfortable when you can drive somewhere for an hour and not feel like you have to talk.


33 posted on 02/07/2017 11:42:56 AM PST by Secret Agent Man ( Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
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My Wife Won't Talk To Me

You could have included better instructions so other husbands could also benefit from your experience.

37 posted on 02/07/2017 11:45:33 AM PST by MosesKnows (Love Many, Trust Few, and Always Paddle Your Own Canoe)
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Wife won’t talk?

#WINNING


38 posted on 02/07/2017 11:45:55 AM PST by Gamecock
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Maybe she’s lonely.


40 posted on 02/07/2017 11:47:00 AM PST by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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My mother fell out of the car one day.
Cop pulled my dad over about three blocks down the street.
Cop said, buddy your wife fell out of the car back there.
The old man said, that’s a relief I thought i went deaf.


42 posted on 02/07/2017 11:48:10 AM PST by Palio di Siena
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Sorry. My reply was not responsive. Do you share any hobbies or interests with your wife? Sports, movies, reading, politics or cooking?

Did you discuss this article with her? What did she think about it?


46 posted on 02/07/2017 11:52:27 AM PST by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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“My wife won’t talk to me.”

So what’s the problem???


48 posted on 02/07/2017 11:53:25 AM PST by Organic Panic (Rich White Man Evicts Poor Black Family From Public Housing - MSNBCPBSCNNNYTABC)
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http://www.marriageradio.com/10-signs-your-girlfriend-or-wife-is-an-emotional-bully/


50 posted on 02/07/2017 11:54:19 AM PST by Snowybear
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Buy her a riding lawnmower and watch her smile just light right up..........


57 posted on 02/07/2017 12:00:52 PM PST by Hot Tabasco
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My wife wont talk to me.

Do you want her to talk to you?

Think carefully if that is really a good thing, or a bad thing.


58 posted on 02/07/2017 12:00:55 PM PST by Secret Agent Man ( Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
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I’ve always believed that one good hallmark of a strong relationship, whether with a spouse, girlfriend, friend or what have you, is being comfortable enough in each other’s presence to not feel the need to constantly be in conversation. Sometimes, it’s just nice to be together. Talking isn’t necessary.

Me, I’m fairly blunt anyway. I don’t go around sulking silently. If something’s bothering me or on my mind, then I say something. If I’m not saying anything, there could be any number of reasons why, lost in thought, preoccupied with a work issue, or just nothing that seems all that important to talk about.

To me, constant chatter is a sign of nervousness and discomfort. It’s not a positive to me, it often causes me to wonder what’s going on with a person to cause them to go on like that.

Of course, I could probably live out most of my life in my head, so long as I was reasonably well fed, dry, comfortable and under no serious threat, so what do I know.


66 posted on 02/07/2017 12:07:40 PM PST by RegulatorCountry
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>>It might sound trivial, but this issue was really making my wife feel like we were broken or something.<<

It is called “You are a man and she is a woman” syndrome.

Adam got an earful about it, too.


68 posted on 02/07/2017 12:11:41 PM PST by freedumb2003 (Not tired of winning yet!)
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Maybe instead of brushing it off you should think about what she is saying.

If the two of you have nothing to talk about it is a problem.

You do not have to yammer 24/7 but you should share enough common interests that you talk about more the strict necessities.

73 posted on 02/07/2017 12:19:01 PM PST by Harmless Teddy Bear (Not a Romantic, not a hero worshiper and stop trying to tug my heartstrings. It tickles! (pink bow))
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Said the blessed man.


77 posted on 02/07/2017 12:23:33 PM PST by MNDude (God is not a Republican, but Satan is certainly a Democrat)
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The most interesting activity you can share with a female, 2, 20, 50, or 90, is to ask her something about herself and listen proactively with great interest and respect. Anything else is possible; that is, anything decent and appropriate.

Another approach is to get a camera, become expert with it, and start including her in some of your interesting shots. You might be surprised at the effect.

It will likely make your life fuller and richer. Listen with instant, truly sincere, and total engrossment. Nothing ennobles the speaker more greatly.

78 posted on 02/07/2017 12:26:07 PM PST by imardmd1 (Fiat Lux)
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I’ve found my increasing deafness a blessing to my marriage.


79 posted on 02/07/2017 12:28:44 PM PST by JonPreston
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My husband and I go in fits and spurts. We can go hours during trips or both talk a mile a minute. I’m fine with either one.


80 posted on 02/07/2017 12:29:06 PM PST by tiki
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I always thought to just sit quite with some one and be comfy just being around each other was enough.

Same ole womens crap like all the rest they get from TV and magazines telling them they stink,are constipated,dont matter,DESERVE this and DESERVE that (my favorite) and the list goes on.And now need to constantly be verbally reinforced.


82 posted on 02/07/2017 12:31:45 PM PST by CGASMIA68
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I’m with Mia Wallace on this:

“That’s when you know you’ve found somebody special. When you can just shut the f*** up for a minute and comfortably enjoy the silence.”


83 posted on 02/07/2017 12:33:28 PM PST by JerseyDvl (PRESIDENT TRUMP trumps hate and racism! Put some ice on it Hitlery ;-)
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"My Wife Won't Talk To Me"

Might be a reason for that...


85 posted on 02/07/2017 12:34:43 PM PST by PLMerite
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