Oh believe me I've tried talking...the problem is this with him....he won't talk...and it's not so much that he simply refuses to talk to me, it's more that we're (he, his counselor, and myself) going through a process of trying to find out what's causing his communication difficulties. He's got a barrier of some type that simply doesn't allow him to confront me on issues. You see...my H in the past has been very mentally abused...so he's at a point now where he's having to learn how to stand up for himself again. I agree...communication is a key, but when you think about it at times actions can speak louder than words....although I prefer words