When a good talk just fizzles...

[mrbt]

Ris, I find myself in this situation occasionally as well. I will try to paraphrase something she just said: "so, just want to make sure I understand. Are you saying x or did you mean y?" Then she will accuse me of trying to analyze her.

I am not sure what to do in these situations either. I usually just let it go and try again another day.

I think your husband is just putting his defenses up because the topic is getting uncomfortable. I don't know . . . I am certainly not an expert. Just trying to find my way like everyone else here.