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- Show and tell. Consciously reserve time for catch-up conversation. Drive the long way so you have time to talk or send the kids out to play while you have Sunday brunch together. Bring home handouts or take pictures to spice your recitations.
- Pay a visit. Although you're not involved in your mate's separate activities, visiting helps you stay connected. Occasionally watch a political show with him, invite his buddies over for a meal. At least you'll know what he's talking about.
- Ask for an opinion. If you're having a problem in one of your separate - space activities, ask your husband for his ideas on it. He would definitely prefer participating in a conversation to just being told about something.
- Don't cross-examine. Avoid questions such as, â€"Where did you go?â€, â€"What did you do?†or â€"Who else was there?†No matter how well intended, such queries can feel like a grilling. Instead, ask the specific questions that you'd ask a friend: For instance, â€"How's John coping with new fatherhood?â€. If you don't know enough about your mate's activities to ask a specific question, it's probably time for a visit.
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