Deafening silence is killing me... Pls. help!!?
490849
sounds like a loser,if he never talks to you again your probably better off.
697856
Who pushed the MUTE button - I've lost my voice!
658378
find a quiet place for u 2 2 talk. when your there ... ake a move.\n\nKatie < : )
419240
Walk away before they can say anything to you!(from My experience)
635124
Sometimes silence is a good thing. \n\nSurely he will speak to you again.
688763
aww that's a bit harsh.Just look spaced out alot eventually that person will get annoyed by your lack of attention then the'll leave or stop talking.It works when my friend who was talking non-stop to me I just nodded and went 'um..hummmm'.. I answer her yes or no questions by nodding my head and when she was like what's gonna happen I shrugged she stop talking for the whole day.That gives the person the message to buzz of for awhile.Or just interupt her while she's talking to you and say 'erm..gotta go to the washroom' or 'be right back'.That usually gives the person the message
839320
Remain silent when silence is all that's needed.\n\nLearn when silence is needed.\n\nRemember that all is transitory at all times.\n\nRead and I don't mean time magazine.\n\nGet enough sleep.\n\nDo enough work to live decent but not for what you really don't need.\n\nEat and drink in moderation.\n\nWatch the animals they can teach much.\n\nDo a kindness that none know of often.\n\nRemember none of us live forever and make your peace with that fact.
1165669
Good luck on that one. I've been having the same problem, that was until we took a long road trip, that definately helps. being stuck in a car where all you can do is talk or sleep. If you don't have a car, lock yourselves in a room where there is no t.v or stereo, or anything distracting.
836629
i have the same problem sometimes. i think its because, well at least for me, either there's an awkward silence and you just want to make it go away or you think you know what your going to say, but it comes out wrong but you can't really go back and fix it like with saying i love you. i hope that helps you.
707387
Unless you know the reasons for not responding, you cannot come to the conclusion. You have to wait for some time. Have patience.
994869
I have a friend like that and it is truly draining.  What I do when we talk on the phone is "unhunh" automatically while doing something else with an occassional "really!".  When I need to talk , I tell her to "shut up it's about me today, we'll get to you later".   This has been going on for years and it seems to work for me.
749602
There's nothing wrong at all with silence in a conversation; in fact, I find it preferable to meaningless, silence-filling phatic noise.  ("Phatic": good word; look it up because it truly describes elements of your sitch.)  To keep a convo going, be a genuinely interested audience.  This could be challenging if the one talking is prattling on about something in which you have no interest, but I suspect that's not the case in aborning relationships.  And it's absolutely OK to re-direct a stalling conversation by changing subject; just do it with tact and charm.  Your communication skills, which are apparent in your query, will serve you well.  As for being out of practice, dude, we all are.  As the so-called rules change (which they do continuously), it's either adapt or avoid.  The fact that you're seeking suggestions speaks volumes: You're wanting to participate and not merely be a passive observer.  Take risks -- safe ones, OK?  And try not to let less than desirable results devastate you.  Have patience and kindness for yourself, the same as you do for your friend(s).
922340
FIRST YOU NEED TO SPEAK TO YOUR PARTNER AND SEE WHAT IS GOING ON...HE OR SHE MIGHT BE DISTANT BC THEIR FEELINGS MIGHT NO LONGER BE THERE. YOU NEED TO FIND OUT WHY HE IS IGNORING YOU. DO NOT LET YOUR PARTNER SAY THEY DONT KNOW WHY OR SOME COP OUT EXCUSE, YOU NEED A STRAIGHT ANSWER, BC IF THERE IS A PROBLEM IT NEEDS TO BE FIXED. AND IF YOUR PARTNERS ANSWER IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH AND YOU ARE STILL HURTING, YOU NEED TO LEAVE THIS PERSON AND GO FIND SOMEONE WHO KNOWS WHAT THEY HAVE WHEN THEY HAVE YOU. YOU DONT DESERVE TO BE IGNORED!
702978
talk to her you dolt! ignoring them is never the way to go. ive been answering questions for an hour and i mus have said twentyfive times already BE HONEST WITH THEM AND YOURSELVES! its the key to romance im telling ya.
802589
If you don't talk, then it's over.   Look for someone else.\n\nP.S.  You could tone down the all-caps -- people interpret that as shouting.\n\nP.P.S  Now that I think about it -- Maybe the problem is that you aren't listening.  You spend too much time yelling in your ALL CAPITAL LETTERS!.
29093
silent treatment and no sex
923095
Screen your phone calls and answer when it conveniences you.  I wouldn't completely ignore her, but also set a time when you won't answer the phone anymore (example after 9:30pm).  You and your husband having time alone without being interupted is very important.