Hi redheadwife- thanks! I am an erratic poster but will look at your thread and try to update mine occasionally.
I think many men just don't like to "talk" period. Like it is true torture for them.
Had another episode this weekend. His response- why are you doing this. My response I am upset and telling you what I need. I need to hear you say such and such on occasion.
All ended well though.
Can you send emails or use letters instead? I have read that men are best with peripheral talk. Talk while both of you are involved in tasks- like shoveling dirt or folding laundry. Talking just for talking is harder for them...
I staight up tell my hubby exactly verbatim what to say to me if I ask A, B, or C. ie. "Do you still find me attractive" His response better be some variation of "God yes, you are so beautful to me" haha!!
I tell him see I am making it easy for you. You will know exactly what to say.
I also need to read up more on "flooding" and "stonewalling"
When men feel anxious or threatened or see a stressful moment I think they like to retreat, IMO.
I definitely need to read Men walk, Women talk
M38, H37 S3, S7 Together 15 yrs Married 8 yrs Bomb July 2008 Inhouse separation "I hate you" "We are over" (too many times to count) Reconciled Sept 2009 (still worth it)