Today, while at dinner with my wife, she asked me what was on my mind as I stared blankly at the window. "Nothing" was interpreted as, "We are boring, and can't stand each other." FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I asked my wife why she’s been in such a sour mood lately. She released a barrage of complaints, but the biggest one being that she’s bored. In fact, she described me and our kids as the most excruciatingly boring people she’s ever met, all because we’re introverts. FML
Today, during a never-ending dinner with really boring friends, I faked being tired and told my husband, "Let’s go honey, we have a long way to drive home." He looks at me and says, "Well… we are at home." FML
Today, my wife asked me what I wanted to do this weekend. It’s been so long since she asked, I froze up, unable to think of anything I might enjoy doing that she wouldn’t immediately say no to. It ended up the same as every weekend; we now have plans to go shopping, then visit her mother. FML
Today, my coworker, who I'm secretly in love with, asked me what my plans for the weekend were. I thought she might have been about to ask me out, so I said that I had no plans. She then rolled her eyes and said that she hates talking to, "boring people who shut down every conversation starter." FML
Today, I was really excited to go on a date with my girlfriend. We were sat in the restaurant looking at our menus when she suddenly frowned and said someone was watching us from across the street. I turned to see who it was. My wife. FML
Today, my girlfriend called me and asked what I was doing. I replied, "What I'm always doing." She couldn't think of anything besides eating. FML
Today, I noticed my husband was acting moody, and I asked him what was wrong. He replied that he didn't know, so trying to lighten the mood, I facetiously said, "It's 'cause you're stuck with me, isn't it?" He nodded, trundled off, and hasn't shown his face since. FML
Today, I got back home from work and casually asked my dad, "What's up?" He casually replied, "Wishing I'd had a son instead." and stared glassy-eyed at me until I left the room. FML
Today, I was out of town on a work trip. I'd fought with my wife before leaving, and I felt bad, so I called her and poured my heart out, telling her how much I loved her. She sighed and said, "Okay, anyway…" and complained about bills and chores for ten minutes, then wouldn't say she loved me. FML
Today, I proposed to my girlfriend. She didn't say no, she didn't faint, and she didn't cry. She just stared at me blankly and said, "But... why...?" FML
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Ms_ValS 27
I get what your wife means. It sucks when the husband just listens and barely contributes anything to the conversation. Men genuinely seem to believe that hearing their wife talk and being able prove that they were listening is good enough. It feels like we're not bonding, not connecting with our spouse and it really sucks.
logank013 20
Should've said the window.
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logank013 20
Should've said the window.
Ms_ValS 27
I get what your wife means. It sucks when the husband just listens and barely contributes anything to the conversation. Men genuinely seem to believe that hearing their wife talk and being able prove that they were listening is good enough. It feels like we're not bonding, not connecting with our spouse and it really sucks.
lysx84 24
My SO had the irritating habit of not responding when I ask a question - he hears the question and thinks about it, but doesn't actually acknowledge it to me, meaning I have no idea if he's even heard me... Me: what do you fancy doing at the weekend? SO: .... Me: .... SO: .... Me: did you hear me? SO: I'M THINKING FFS!!! Grrrrrrrr.
Ms_ValS 27
My husband does this too. Or he will say he shrugged but I didn't see it because I was not facing him at the time. Drives me nuts.
storethis 17
Some people just arent good at listening. I listen to my girlfriend, but most of the time with most people, I tend to zone out real fast
luvlu444 24
After a while of being married, sometimes you realise that it just wasn't meant to be. Either you are too different or aren't connecting like you used to, but either way, try talking it over. It could become a serious issue later on if not already
Hunter_the_Ninja 22
Usually when a guy says that their thinking of nothing, they actually are. :)
I_own_a_dog 11
Thank you; someone finally gets it..
crankawank 19
Mm so you are having dinner with your wife and just staring blankly out the window instead of engaging with her, then when she tries to strike up a conversation, you say "nothing?" She might've been a bit extreme, but I can kind of see where she is coming from
EagleSonOfEagle 11
I had to go YDI for the same reason. You are lucky enough to have someone in your life who cares about you yet you can't care enough to pay attention to her while you are on a date? Either engage in the relationship or leave it behind. Unless, of course, you had a lot going on and were exhausted or had some good reason for zoning out, but that was not conveyed in this FML
littleflowertje 13
I would say YDI. As others pointed out already, she might have overreacted a bit, but why were you not talking to your wife? It's a dinner for Gods sake, it's a bit strange to just stare out of the window.
donuts678 25
He doesn't have to speak with her every second, Some people just zone out. That's not a sign of disinterest
False_Stupidity 42
I can relate to the OP here, I often get a far away look and if asked what's on my mind I'm likely to take it literally and answer with the truth which is nothing.
AbeFrohman 10
Holy cow. The guy zones out for a minute and suddenly he's ignoring her, they aren't communicating and their relationship isn't meant to be?!? Give OP a break - he just took a momentary mental vacation.
ohSNAPyall 27
I doubt this is the first time this has happened lately.
GreenArrow085 6
Who cares if it's the first time or not some people just gaze off sometimes
Tamandua 19
Yeah, I do this all the time and my wife understands. Sometimes, I just zone out. Especially if it's been a long week and I'm tired, I tend to literally think about nothing. If the wife was upset about there not being conversation, she could have stimulated it in a different way. It didn't sound like this was the way he was acting all night, just caught in the moment.
gunnerysgt 15
Thank you! Both me and my girlfriend just zone out sometimes, we get that if we need to "get them back" we give the other a nudge. No one else understands that and think that OP did something wrong, the poor guy
stevenbro 6
Totally being hypothetical here, but it's possible the guy (could be me) has had a mentally exhausting day at work and is just zoning out for bit and the SO has been by herself all day and wants some intellectual stimulation. Happens all the time, but can be a recipe for disaster if neither party recognizes what's going on. There needs to be maturity and understanding on both sides.
storethis 17
YDI because I clicked it by accident :/ sorry about what happened OP. Go skydiving, try to be exciting with her!