8 Answers

Have you always had this problem, or is it just recently, he could be a little depressed, or  a lot come to think of it ?

Listening is a response if you actually think about it isn't it

If your husband is ignorant to you,i am thinking that he is trying to keep the peace.Are you sure you are not looking for an argument ?

Maybe he's tired of your bickering. Maybe he doesn't care. Could be he's stoned.

Is he a monk who took a vow of silence?

Sounds like you are nagging him a bit. Let him have some peace if he wants it, poor bloke.

 The tone of your voice and the expression of irritation  can instantly create the turtle effect from your husband. I find with my kids if I try to cool down before I express my feelings and go about it in a gentle way rather than aggressive, we actually get a conversation going rather than the blank stares. First I ask if it's a good time to talk so they are prepared that something is up. Then we sit down and I try to keep the conversation about how it makes me feel when.....I also tell them that I love them during the conversation so there is no need to go into a protective state. Maybe if you don't go into an aggressive attack mode, your husband won't prepare for the worst. Keep in mind he is not your child but your partner when you need to discuss something with him.

Sometimes it is the substance of what you want him to listen. If it is something he does not like and you should by now know what, it can only infuriate him. Talk what he also likes. example- if does not like petty gossips, dont bother him.  So there is nothing wrong with silence because that must give you a message. I am not saying He is Mr.Clean, but try analyzing why.