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What do I do when my husband ignores me?

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Last Updated: 05/11/2022 at 11:40pm
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allnaturalUnicorns70
July 7th, 2016 6:24pm
There are lots of ways of dealing with it. You can fight him or demand attention (not usually effective). You can try and understand why he is ignoring you (what's going on in his mind or his life, what is he feeling). You can come straight to him and try and speak in a compassionate way and bring your concern to his attention. Another option is to just be polite to him and live life as best as you can without his attention.
Anonymous
May 11th, 2022 11:40pm
Try to just get him talking. Maybe ask him what is going on in his own life, such as what is happening at work. Maybe he isn't in the mindset to listen, you could also try asking him when a good time to speak is. Try reconnecting with him somehow by doing something he likes to do with him, even if you might not enjoy it too, he will appreciate that you did something that he likes to do with him. Or, you could also try a new adventure with him, maybe there's somewhere you both would like to go. This would give him a chance to open up. One other suggestion is to talk about past happy memories, remind him of why he loves you and where your love for eachother came from.
plushUnicorn4912
June 25th, 2020 8:33am
If your husband ignores you, you need to find time in both your agenda to sit down and talk about the issue. Most importantly, you need to tell him that you're feeling ignored and why it affects you. Rather than yelling, tell him about your frustrations, sadness and anger. Then, ask him why it seems he is acting that way. It is important that he understands you but also that you understand him. While trying to understand him, it is primordial to take in account his point of view rather than getting upset about how it makes you feel so he also feels listen to. After that, you can take in account all the detail and try and find a solution.
Danny7629
May 2nd, 2020 6:36pm
I always think that one should resolve these type of issues with more love, attention and care. It could be a husband ignoring or it can be a wife ignoring. Either case, all you got to do is to give them more love and provide them a chances to return back to you. Try to find ways to get the attention back but donot try too hard. Cook for them their favourite meal, or give them a head or foot massage. Many times, the spouses ignore because they are tense with something else. Show them that you care. Sit with them even though sit in silent. Tell your spouses the things that you enjoyed together. This ignoring is temporary. Just be there for you other half.
richyShiny39
April 24th, 2020 9:12am
Whenever your husband ignores you this may mean either he is ignoring you or maybe he doesn't even know. Maybe you should say are you ignoring me I just haven't felt like we've been on the same page lately and ask him in a non convention way maybe I'm wrong but it feels like you're ignoring me and if you would like to know I miss us having time together and if you would like to do something can we arrange to do something such as and then throwing the blank of what. If he doesn't answer that question then maybe you should consider if your relationship is not working out right now and then go from there.
CallMeAlex
June 6th, 2018 12:00pm
Keep the conversation open, talk to him, explain your feelings, communicate, that is the most important thing to do.
Anonymous
November 22nd, 2017 6:38pm
Let him be and do the same
Anonymous
November 15th, 2016 7:07pm
I know its hard to do, but I think the best thing we can do when our close ones can't or don't give us the attention we need is to give ourselves that attention. I faced considerable neglect in my long distance relationship. Eventually the only way I could handle it was by dropping my expectations entirely and putting myself first. I felt more free knowing that I was not waiting for someone all the time and not depending on them to get through the day. I went on to give myself what I needed, found other ways to keep myself busy and interested in things. It might not work for every relationship in a good way, but it might for you yourself. Or who knows, maybe your husband or partner will notice and begin to appreciate the new, self-sufficient, self-satisfied YOU even more than before.
Anonymous
April 17th, 2016 6:00am
Conversing is very important in a relationship. Talk to him about how you feel when he ignores you..
Anonymous
May 27th, 2016 5:39am
Just before I got married, my male friends organized a bridal shower for me. During the shower, they have set up a game where each one presented a gift and a marital advice with that gift. One friend gave me earphones with an MP3 player and he said that I should just listen to music when there are times when men would just want to be left alone and given their space. It is nothing personal, they would just to have their own space sometimes and definitely would not want their wives to take it against them when they do this.
SaltWaterSoul
November 18th, 2018 6:43am
Have you tried talking with your husband, in a non-confrontational manner, about how this makes you feel? I would recommend being honest about how this makes you feel. Sometimes we feel ignored by the other person, and it’s just a miscommunication. Maybe the two of you just need to establish some boundaries. By that, I mean set clear ideas about when and even how you need him to pay attention. It could be that he finds it hard to interact immediately after he gets home from work, or during his favorite TV time. If so, then agree that unless it’s urgent you won’t disturb that time, but in return he agrees to set aside 30 minutes before bed to be absolutely present to hear whatever you have to say. You need to find the plan that works for you, but be willing to listen to his side as well.
Anonymous
May 27th, 2020 10:27am
Being ignored by a loved one is tricky. I think that the first step is figuring out why he is ignoring you and work from there. Communication is key! Talking about the problem with your husband in a loving way shows that you care. This is an important aspect in any relationship, especially a marriage. Telling him how you feel will definitely help. Maybe he is unaware that you are feeling this way. Bottom-line is that in any relationship, both people need to show the other person that they are loved, as well as communicate when they are feeling unloved. In the end, with lots of talking and plenty of love, things will work out!
safeshoulder2CryOn
May 15th, 2020 12:30am
When my husband ignores me, i should not be offended by his apparently withdrawal. Instead, i would respect this as his need for his personal space for introspection or to nurture other hobbies. Constant communication do not indicate closeness.In fact ignorance is a method of tolerance that some men employ to hide their displeasure about our behaviours. This space is needed by both for us to heal. Being a couple is like being on a see-saw. When one is happy n high, the other is feeling blitzingly low. A balance is hard to achieve.So silence is golden and would serve both well to respect it.
mysteriousPeace7489
May 10th, 2020 12:14am
There are a few different ways to go about this. The ideal way to go about it is to tell him how it makes you feel. No one likes to be ignored, and no one should have to deal with it from their significant other. Ignoring people promotes no progress, it only does damage. Ideally, he should respect you enough to not do it simply because you don't like it. Another way is to ignore him back (followed up by a discussion on how it makes you feel), because he'll be able to get an idea of how much it sucks to be ignored and will likely be particularly aware of the negatives of it. And finally, give him space. Sometimes someone ignoring a person isn't done in the interest of avoiding them, but protecting them. People need time to calm down to avoid saying things they don't mean, and this could be his way of doing that.
PineappleLemon
May 8th, 2020 5:09pm
That sounds incredibly unpleasant! I've had this happen to me in the past - it's not enjoyable and over time I felt de-valued and not respected (in which everyone deserves that respect when having conversations!). If possible, in the past I asked to have a conversation with my partner regarding these issues. I would first start with something that is a positive in the relationship (i.e. maybe non-verbal acts of kindness around the house?). Then, I would attempt to integrate the fact that your feelings when you are ignored. From there, discussion would occur and hopefully you two can talk about potential solutions! Hope this helps!!
SoulPastries
May 4th, 2016 7:16am
Speak out about how you feel. Communication is extremely important in relationships for both individuals. Also, is there something that might be going on in his life that might be causing this? Discussing your feelings may lead to a happier life for the both of you. #teamwork
sunshinesparkles2468
April 8th, 2020 3:24am
try to find time to spend with him, tell him how he is making you feel and explain to him what you two can do together to try and overcome this obstacle, if you dont find that talking with him i helping and or he isnt replying. see if there are any reasons as to why he would be acting this way. if none of those options have worked you could always try to do couple therapy. it is possibe he is going through something and doesnt feel like he wants to speak right now. that can always be a possibility.
Anonymous
April 5th, 2020 7:26am
Talk to him. Communicate with him because more often than that, it can be a small misunderstanding that may lead to unnecessary confrontations and petty fights. If he's ignoring you, he has a reason and there's no better way to find out other than talking to him about it, see how he feels, why he feels that way, and talk about it. Come to a solution together instead of creating assumptions in your head that will cause distress. Your approach towards him will matter a lot so think about it. Having a civil conversation would be the ideal way to go. After all, all relationships have ups and down.
CalmCourage
March 5th, 2020 11:40am
I would bring it up with him. One little communication tip I learnt was to say 'I love you and' then you say what you are struggling with - in your case your husband ignoring you. The crucial word is 'and' not 'but' because that makes it seem like your love is hanging on it. But if you guys have a chat about it in a adult way where you are both understanding each others view points then things will change for the better. Hope this helps and you guys get a chance to talk to each other, try the 'I love you and' see how that works for you.
warmSunshine17
May 5th, 2016 12:22pm
By accepting yourself and your flaws hence your mistake and failure helps you improve,talk to someone and lay off all what is in your chest this help one reduces the burden inside.talk to your inner voice and you can identify your positive intention is and also it help prevent you to make other or same mistake.Remind yourself no one is perfect and learn from your mistake
SpaceDino
January 30th, 2020 5:07pm
I think it would be important to get to the bottom of why your husband is ignoring you. It might be related to your and your relationship but it could also be entirely unrelated and something personal he is going through. We can't get very far on the basis of speculating and hypothesizing. Better to engage in open communication so you know what is going on and can act accordingly. Let your husband know how being ignored is making you feel and voice your needs going forward. Maybe he also has needs that he hasn't felt able to voice. Through open and honest communication, try to find a way to move forward and reconnect.
AdmirableGrace
August 23rd, 2019 5:11pm
You could have a one-on-one talk with him. Maybe he's avoiding you because he has pressure from work? Sometimes men need the space to think and relax. Allow him that time. However, if you feel something else is going on, it's better you confront him about it. Hear him out as to why he's treating you like the way he is. Maybe something you have done offended him? Talking about it might clear out the misunderstanding that is going on. Be patient with him too. Tell him how you are feeling gently. Give him the time so that he opens out to you about it. I hope everything will go well for you. :)
AnnieBE
June 27th, 2019 6:04pm
It depends on whether or not he’s approachable. If he is, try talking with him about how you feel when he ignores you. You might say something like: I feel (blank) when you ignore me. You’re taking responsibility for your feelings Instead of blaming him for them. It doesn’t mean it’s okay to ignore you. Whether or not he pays attention to you, is his responsibility. You are in charge of your reactions. It can be helpful to find friends and other support systems where you feel your voice is heard. In the process, you might find new and effective ways to ask for your husband’s attention as a result.
Jackxist
May 6th, 2019 5:47am
Try thinking of ways you could deal with this situation, Maybe come up with a solution or an idea that will benefit both of you. It is best for you to come up with your own answer as I am unsure of the situation you are in and you are more of an expert on your life than I am and It would be the best for both parties if you both come up with a solution on your own. Try thinking why he is ignoring you and use that information from what you think to come up with a suitable solution.
Anonymous
February 14th, 2019 12:49pm
I try to stay calm and approach him to ask what’s wrong and that I feel that we haven’t been talking as much. Or ask him if he is ignoring me directly. Give space. Sometime I cook up his favorite meal and talk to him when he is in a happy mood. Communication is very important. Sometimes giving space and time to my spouse really helps him approach me instead of me asking him. There are times when he has time to think all by himself and realize that he may be ignoring me or not giving me attention and then he brings it up himself and tells me what’s wrong or why he was behaving the way he was behaving.
Kookiesandmilk101
December 27th, 2018 8:26am
remember to ask him if there is anything wrong between the both of you or is something else bothering him way too much.Talk to him about all the issues and try to sort it out.Remember to use your words wisely otherwise it might break out into a fight which you don't want.Remember to stay calm and talk properly and be nice. Don't start ignoring him too and that might lead somewhere else which you don't want.Talk and communicate as soon as possible before it becomes into a daily routine.You can maybe go for marriage counselling too and talk to women around you who are married for their opinions.
bestFreedom28
November 30th, 2018 12:38pm
The best thing to do is concentrate on yourself, do things you love whatever makes you happy, if you push him about it chances are he'll only drift away. Although talking to him about, it should make it better. After all he's your husband and there's no one better to discuss it with than him. However being in a marriage can be difficult and he may just need some space, try doing that and if, after a while you think the situation hasn't changed, talk to him again. If conversations doesn't help you, that is if he isn't much talkative or cannot express his feelings, seek a counselor maybe. Hope that helps.
Anonymous
June 29th, 2018 2:37pm
He may be in a tough time in his life if so maybe give it a week then reach out but people react to things differently some people cry some people ignore everything around them... You would have to have a discussion with him to make sure evreything is alright
Anonymous
June 24th, 2018 8:42pm
This is hard. I am sorry you are going through this. Sometimes, spouses take each other for granted, not necessarily on purpose but life happens. Is it possible to tell your husband "I feel this way when you ignore me" or "I would love to spend some quality time with you." Dealing with a spouse, if you can tell him how xyz makes you feel in a non-accusatory way and open up a dialogue as to why he has been ignoring you, it might help move your relationship into a better place. Is it possible he is stressed at work? Stressed about bills? Could he feel unhappy for some reason? Opening up a dialogue in a non-accusatory way may shed some light on what is going on and get you to a new place of feeling like he pays attention to you.
blissfulKiwi74
June 25th, 2018 8:54pm
Give him time and space. When it feels like things has calmed down some, try to talk to him. Sometimes people ignore you without realizing they are ignoring you.