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Old 11-08-2015, 07:21 AM
 
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Each marriage is different and has many stages. The reason one may not participate could be because they don't feel understood or heard.
Or they just don't want to talk about because there isn't any point to it and they just want to get out of the relationship.
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Old 11-08-2015, 07:21 AM
 
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Not all communication is verbal.
Best not to be a mind reader, if the intention is relationship and goodwill.
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Old 11-08-2015, 07:23 AM
 
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Best not to be a mind reader, if the intention is relationship and goodwill.
How do you know that is the intention if they won't speak. Maybe the intention is to leave. If they wanted to stay and work on it, they would discuss. But like I said, once you have to discuss, its over. IMO anyway.
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Old 11-08-2015, 07:24 AM
 
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Do you think you are headed for a divorce cb2008?
Is it necessary to personalize this discussion? No I am not.
I am curious what makes you think that.
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Old 11-08-2015, 07:25 AM
 
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Do you think you are headed for a divorce cb2008?
Sometimes, you just dont want to look at the other ones face again.
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Old 11-08-2015, 07:26 AM
 
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How do you know that is the intention if they won't speak. Maybe the intention is to leave. If they wanted to stay and work on it, they would discuss. But like I said, once you have to discuss, its over. IMO anyway.
I am talking about the " mind reader". Attributing motives and labeling a person is not a good way to resolve conflicts.
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Old 11-08-2015, 07:28 AM
 
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oh and another thing, was the non speaker always this way? Never gave an opinion or left all decisions to one person? If so, hard to change. If they were like that at the beginning, should be no surprise that they are like that now.

My other half and I have been together for maybe 20 years. I'm not sure. I'm not one to remember dates like that. I've been married twice before and darn if I can remember those dates.

Anyway, one thing I liked about him was his persistent tactic of going after a perceived injustice. Now sometimes I feel he goes overboard over the stupidest things. But - I liked that before and even used that talent - so what can I do. Just roll my eyes, and pretend not to hear him when he starts whining about something. See - now I call it whining.
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Old 11-08-2015, 07:29 AM
 
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I am talking about the " mind reader". Attributing motives and labeling a person is not a good way to resolve conflicts.
must all conflicts be resolved
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Old 11-08-2015, 07:30 AM
 
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Is it necessary to personalize this discussion? No I am not.
I am curious what makes you think that.
Because you keep saying people should talk and work things out.
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Old 11-08-2015, 07:30 AM
 
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must all conflicts be resolved
Only if it makes you miserable and you'd rather be not.
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