You might want to think about writing a letter or sending an email to your spouse that includes your requests and feelings. Tell them how their refusale to communicate hurts you.
Get a clever or cute card and attach a note in which you ask if you can schedule a time to ust sit down and talk seriously, and without interruptions. Include with your card some small token of affection, like a candy bar. This token should be personal, something that shows that you are attentive to their wants and needs. Some spouses have an easier time talking to their partner in a restaurant over dinner, so you could suggest making plans for going out for a meal. It might not be the best place to discuss private matters in public, but you can at least open up a positive conversation. Use this time to also set the stage for future discussions.
Use these tips to help you get going in your thinking about different ways to open communication channels with your spouse. If one strategy is ineffective, then just move to the next strategy. Keep trying things and eventually you will find success.
Every married couple has their issues. Don’t despair at your struggles, and don’t surrender. You can learn how to have a great marriage. You may also want to consider some marriage success training.
