Notice how short and to the point this headline is? Knowing when to be quiet and when to be “lively,” will take you far with your husband.

Often, when husbands and wives are together, the husband is wondering if his wife will sense his (the husband’s) mood for conversation. Your husband’s conversation mood, ladies, can change quickly so I emphasize with you on trying to figure out your husband because, admittedly, it is challenging.

One moment a wife can think she has figured out her husband’s moods and desires and the next minute that can all change. As a man, I have no explanation. It is just one of the beauties of nature.

Wives, when you want to have a conversation with your husband, try a simple direct question like, “Is this a good time to talk, dear?” or “Are you in the mood to talk about (plug in your topic)?” Men like simplicity and directness.

Mike McCann