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writes:Hello,,My boyfriend doesn't seem to remember much of what i say to him. I find i have to repeat things I've said before.Could this mean he's not interested in things i say? Or is this a normal guy thing?thanks. Reply to this Question |
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reader, Susan Strict +, writes (2 May 2008):
 Men rarely listen :( It's perfectly normal. And however often you say "are you listening to me?" and he assures you that he is, half the time he won't remember what you've said five minutes later.
I'm sure there are exceptions, and somewhere out there is the perfect man who remembers everything you've said and takes notice of every word you utter - and the chance of finding him is about the same as discovering.... ah, there's goes another squadron of flying pigs....
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reader, PreciousNY  +, writes (2 May 2008):
In most cases, when a man doesn't listen to what we say, it doesn't mean he is not interested. My husband does it to me all the time....I know he's not paying attention to me when I tell him something and his answer is "right, right." It drives me crazy, but I know it's not because he's not interested. Unless you are telling them that you crashed his car or broke his Playstation, they tend not be such great listeners. When you want to talk to him, make sure it is a time where he is paying sole attention to you and not when he's watching a baseball game or something. I think this is definitely another "guy thing" and you shouldn't take it to heart.
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reader, lexilou + ♥, writes (2 May 2008):
 Men dont listen women dont read maps. Its certainly true in our relationship. We thought we'd overdosed our baby on ibuprofen because he doesnt listen to a word I say and gave him a dose ten mins after me (he was fine by the way). Dont take it to heart but if its something important make sure he has eye contact and ask him to repeat what you just said, and talk to him about it in a non-confrontational way. We laugh about it all the time otherwise it would annoy the pants off me and I could gladly strangle him at times x
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