How do I keep my husband from cutting me off in mid-sentence?

Talk to him about it (again) but even though this makes you angry, and yes, it's rude, don't be confrontational when you discuss it with him. Tell him that it upsets you and that it is a disrespectful thing for him to do. Ask him is it's his intention to be disresptectful. He will probably say no. Try to agree on a signal that you can give him to show that he's doing it. Sometimes, just being made aware of when this is happening is enough, but if you turn it into a battle between the two of you, it doesn't create respect, it creates frustration and anger.

My husband does this sometimes, and when he does, we have to have another little discussion about it. He doesn't do it to hurt me, and he doesn't realize he's doing it until I let him know. So we worked out a little hand signal that I can give him to let him know he's doing it again without me having to say something to him in public and embarass him.

Communication is important in a relationship. If you don't discuss the problems maturely, they will just build and create resentment.

Now, if he still doesn't respond (or seem to care) after you have discussed the problem, then you can say politely, "Excuse me, but I was talking." Or, you can just turn around and leave him talking and walk out of the room. You don't have to be a doormat, and you can insist on respect without getting angry.

Good luck.

jwalkerzbaby, I wonder if I'm on the other side of this one. I am a male, older, married a lot longer than you have been (maybe even married longer than you have been alive!), and there are times when I wonder how I am perceived by my wife - especially after an argument. To be truthful, I don't know the answer. You need advice. But you've outlined a huge problem and given sketchy details. Don't take that as a criticism... that's not what I meant. What you'd need would be an ongoing conversation whereby you could get another person's point of view periodically, or frequently, depending on your need. I'm not so certain that I'd be the right person to do this, but - if you were to be interested - I could try. I've noticed that your email is open ("My Activity" page). So is mine. I'm offering an ear. I'll try to help. It's your decision. iSee

Hmmm... first do not flip out. This can be solved. You can do the following...I believe in "do unto others as you would want others to do unto you" Therefore, the next time he talks, you might want to try cutting HIM off. Remember, he will not change overnight. He might be doing this to everyone. If this doesn't work, do the following.

Another thing you can do is when you talk to him just stop before he cuts you off. He will get tired of hearing you speak in incomplete sentences after a while and will have to change his ways.

Also, (now for the psychology) he may just want your attention. By you yelling at him, you are actually giving him attention which he might crave. (Although is it negative attention). Try to give him attention in a more positive way. Do not feed into his bad manners or you will drive yourself crazy. Good luck.

When he does this walk away and do not respond to him. When he is talking cut him off with any inane comment. When he asks about it, and he will, tell him that is how youfeel when he does it to you. He will soon get the message if you do not give up and stick to your guns. A taste of his own medicine is sometimes the only thing a man will understand.

Next time he interrupts you, let him have his say, wait patiently without comment and when he has finished say " now, as I was saying before I was so rudely interrupted" and keep saying what you were originally without acknowledging anything he has said in the interim. After you have done and said this a few times he will start being aware of what he is doing and hopefully consciously stop it.

Your husband wants to be in control thats why he keeps cutting you off when your speaking and you have told him that you think this is rude and he doesnt seem to care tell you what let him know how you feel and if he contiues to act this way than just pay him no attention and see how he likes it.

best of luck

I have no idea, your hubby's behavior sounds borderline passive-aggressive. If I ever cut my spouse off like that, I am sure I would be given an elbow to the groin; and quite likely singing in the alto-soprano range for eons to come.

Continue your sentence and ignore his interruption. If it is a question, do not answer it. When you are done with your sentence end the conversation. If he asks you why, tell him that he's being rude and leave it there.

Have you ever considered that he is interrupting you because he thinks you talk too much?

He may not be aware it's happening. The advise of others here is right. Every time it happens, do something. You don't need to be mean, but you do want to be clear.

And remember, it's kind of like training a puppy. If you don't catch them at the moment, it doesn't help to say (do) something later.

My sister does this...constantly...to everyone!!!

I've talked with her about it numerous times. It is so very rude and devalues what you have to say.

Watch and listen to his Mother & Father...see if it is a learned behavior. (or did he just start doing this?)

My sister gets it from my Mom, however, after speaking with my Mom, my Mom works very hard not to do it.

So...start doing it back to him, randomly...don't tell him what you are doing. Let him get annoyed a couple, three or four times...when he finally breaks and confronts you...say "Great! Point made!"

I did this to my sister recently...she gets it now...and is trying very hard to over come it.

She has reassured me she doesn't mean to be rude. Good luck...hope this helps!

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