What do I do when my husband ignores me?
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Moderated by Maria Wasielewski, Master of Arts in Counseling and Guidance, University of Arizona
Updated: May 11, 2022
AlwaysHereToHelp2232
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Aug 5, 2016
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Give him a little time. There may be something bothering him and wait until he is ready to talk, then ask him if everything is okay
Anonymous
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Aug 6, 2016
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Communicate with your husband in a calm and respectful manner that you feel ignored. It's possible he does not realize he is ignoring you and that a misunderstanding can be avoided. Say something like "Hey, sometimes when you ___, it makes me feel ___," such as "When you ignore me like this, it makes me feel really frustrated and unloved," or "When you don't respond to me, it makes me feel like you don't care about what I said," or maybe even a different angle of "Is there a better time we can talk about (or do) this that you will be able to pay more attention?", or "Did I say something wrong or upset you?" Open and honest communication is essential in a relationship and takes two people to work effectively. Good luck!
Anonymous
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Aug 7, 2016
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Show him a chance expressing all the kind feelings you have for him, it would be both a warning and a sign saying "Yo! I'm here too, my love! Please don't discard me".
Anonymous
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Aug 11, 2016
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Ask him why he's ignoring you and if he still ignores you, pretend like you're ignoring him too or talk to us!
TheLuckyFox
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Aug 12, 2016
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Sometimes it can be especially hard being in a committed relationship, and being married certainly counts! When we're in these types of relationships, all of life's stresses and tribulations can compound our relationships in a negative way. Keeping calm and remember why you're together, and trying to reach out to create a bridge of communication can go a long way. Don't forget if you feel like counseling for you both is a good idea it certainly is a worthwhile option and can really help put things back in perspective for both parties involved!
IntuitiveDrops
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Aug 31, 2016
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It could be that he doesn´t want to deal with your concerns. I would suggest you try to focus on what you can do for yourself. Sometimes, there is only so much you can do to improve communication.
lovelyEnergy55
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Aug 31, 2016
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I find something to do just for myself,I pamper myself. Take sometime out for me. Then I talk with him let him know how I feel and just talk
BhEARd
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Sep 1, 2016
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When I am feeling ignored, I like to politely ask the person for a moment of their time, and then express that it does not feel good to be ignored. People often can't hear me though, and I might mumble at times, so I know not to feel bad if I simply have to repeat myself.
EsmeRose
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Sep 1, 2016
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Kindly ask him to listen to you and have a chat about why he ignores you and ask him to stop. Ignoring one another in a relationship is unhealthy. Communication is key in this situation. Try to talk to him about this.
Anonymous
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Sep 2, 2016
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Try to speak to him. Sometimes people pretend that they are not listening to you, but in fact, they are. Ask him what's wrong, or result to letters or more. Good luck.
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