Why Does my Husband Stop Communicating?
QUESTION:
Dear Dr. Heller:
I am mid 50’s and my husband early 60’s. Been married 25+ years. We become close to other couples and suddenly my husband stops talking to them! No explanation. The couples ask if they have done something wrong as they don’t understand. There is no response from my husband. He is an extremely domineering person but has mellowed some with time. This disassociation problem seems to be getting worse. I cannot make excuses and feel the problem must be confronted but don’t know the problem nor the way to proceed. What do you suggest? Any help, much appreciated.
Thanks.
ANSWER:
There are many possible explanations, including seizures. The screening test I use for my patients will likely be of enormous use. Counseling, and EEG (brain wave test), and that screening test seem an excellent start.
