[what's up]

Do you think a woman asking leading questions might solicit more conversation from an otherwise silent husband?

In some circumstances it may very well do so.

Leading questions show personal interest...usually a good thing.

[allmendream]

Certainly better than the proverbial “wall of words” that needs no comments, and shows no interest in the other person other than as a captive audience.

The way my family showed that we heard you and were responding to what you said was to tell of our OWN experience regarding that subject. But often, especially in a long relationship, they have HEARD that story already.

If someone mentions a subject I sometimes think to myself “this will trigger my dad to tell story #1167 in 3..2..1.”. And then he tells the story and we chuckle at the punchline and pretend it isn't the eleventeenth time we have heard it.

But is waiting to tell them YOUR story on the same subject the same as an actual conversation, and letting the person know you heard and understand their concerns?