FL, I understand that we men need to be better listeners and if you can take this away from the sitch, then I am sure you will be a better person and partner for it.
HOWEVER, this is a two way street. Your W could have grabbed a copy of DR, Men are from Mars, or any other of a million books on the topic and changed her communication style to better reach you. Instead, she decided to basically give up. This is NOT your fault!
I guess what I am trying to say is, don't focus on this too much. It is one point you can work on, but in the end, you are who you are. It's unlikely that you will want to or be able to re-wire your brain entirely!
Take care, SD
Me 41 W 41 Kids: S9 S7 Married 16 years Bomb dropped 2/2/07 Still living together! current thread