2012/11/19 14:25:46
Starise
 
  I want to run away but I can't. I'm trying to look interested but the act is wearing thin. I can't concentrate on anything. I am not married to this person.
2012/11/19 14:38:36
bapu
Hey Starise, are you listening to me?
2012/11/19 14:39:26
Karyn
Steer them on to a topic you can argue passionately against to the point that they never want to speak to you again...
2012/11/19 14:40:56
bapu
Karyn


Steer them on to a topic you can plug passionately to the point that they never want to speak to you again...

Finally someone has fingered out my strategy here on the forum.
2012/11/19 14:44:44
daryl1968
sorry Tim there's no other way - you have to be abrupt.
Having been around a few people for 20 something years, I have come to the conclusion that people who talk too much have no shame.
2012/11/19 14:46:33
bapu
Starise


 
  I want to run away but I can't. I'm trying to look interested but the act is wearing thin. I can't concentrate on anything. I am not married to this person.

tldr
2012/11/19 14:48:33
Rain
When all else fails... Fart? ;)

Kidding. I feel your pain.
2012/11/19 14:48:34
sharke
Carry a water pistol on you at all times and just squirt them in the face when they won't shut up. 
2012/11/19 14:53:31
daryl1968
sharke


Carry a water pistol on you at all times and just squirt them in the face when they won't shut up. 


Brilliant - I'm going to try this one too
2012/11/19 14:56:28
Bub
I find that if you heartily agree with everything they say, they usually shut up.

Say stuff like, "Oh yeah, I know what you mean." or "Oh, I feel the same way." And smile the whole time. It gives them that little high of the affirmation and belonging they are looking for. Eventually they wear themselves out and stop.

When that doesn't work, I just say, "Man I'm busy, I gotta stop talking and get back to work." They usually get the hint then.

After all that, if none of that works, then you're screwed.

My wife is the opposite. She never talks. She's an introvert. I'm a talker. I'll ramble and ramble and get pissed because she tunes me out like I'm not there.

Although ... she did get my attention at Lowe's this weekend. I was gazing at the most perfectly shaped backside, in the tightest pair of gray nylon slacks, wearing high heals, that I have EVER seen in my ENTIRE life. Out of the blue I get a purse to the sack (from my wife). I let out this yelp and the chick in the tight pants turns around and starts laughing. My wife starts laughing and walks away leaving me there leaning up against a rack in pain.

I gotta go.

LOL!
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