When my husband and I were dating, we would say "tell me a story" if our conversation died down. Tonight while I was eating dinner, I realized we haven't done that in a long time. It's so simple and it's fun.
Now my husband is not like most husbands. He has told me many, many stories over time. I've told him a lot of stories too. It's hard to think up a story we haven't told!
Look your spouse in the eyes and say "Honey! Tell me a story". Sit back and enjoy. This is a great opportunity to practice your listening skills.
Here are some tips:
-don't interrupt
-use small words/noises to show you're engaged and listening (it's unnerving when someone sits silently and stares you down, right? ahah)
-ask for more details if you're interested (it's nice to feel that you're interested enough)
-don't judge or correct
-enjoy hearing about the person you love the most
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