One thing that I am getting much better at is asking then backing off when he does not have much to say. Eventually he does elaborate, it just may take a couple of days. Zipping my mouth is certainly serving me well.
Isn't it amazing? I never realized how much I talked and rushed conversations until I started zipping it up and waiting..... I was startled to learn that a) not everything needs to be discussed THIS INSTANT and b) if I give enough time and space, h brings up many things that I had ASSumed he wasn't interested in discussing.
Good Mars-speak translating on your part!
Sage
Relax. Appreciate. Be calm. Laugh. Enjoy. Be secure. Be loving. Be loved. Don't personalize. Don't ASSume. Accept. Be grateful.
I was startled to learn that a) not everything needs to be discussed THIS INSTANT and b) if I give enough time and space, h brings up many things that I had ASSumed he wasn't interested in discussing.
