This Old Spouse

SHARYN WOLF

Relationship Counselor & Author
ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS
Question for a marriage counselor How can you get your husband to talk. Every day things he will talk about, but if it is about emotions or personal things, no.


Marriage Counselors reply

First, men see the request to talk as Chinese water torture. So, specify a length of conversation. Say "Can we talk for ten minutes? You will have to be more prepared for your talk and know what you want to convey to him that will also help the conversation because you will have your thoughts more organized. Also find what time of day, he is most willing to talk. When he first comes home is not likely to be it.