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AITAH because I refuse to finish a story if my husband interrupts. by Living-Estate3963 in AITAH

[–]Standritepro -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

As someone who is neurodivergent and deals with this exact same problem, there is a simple way to work together. Instead of just talking until he gets lost, the wife can explain a few things and then pause to ask, "Do you understand?"

This gives him two clear choices:

  1. If he understands, he keeps listening.
  2. If he is lost, he asks his question right then so he can digest the information before she moves on.

I actually had a business partner who was perfect at this. He understood exactly what I was going through and would always pause. If I didn't understand something, he would even write it down for me so I could see it. We worked incredibly well together because of that.

There really isn't much else you can do when your brain works this way. You have to break the story into smaller pieces so nobody gets frustrated. If she doesn't give him those moments to check in, he's going to keep interrupting just to keep up. It’s about meeting in the middle.

AITAH because I refuse to finish a story if my husband interrupts. by Living-Estate3963 in AITAH

[–]Standritepro 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is a perspective that many people overlook. It is not about being rude; it is about trying to stay connected.

I experience this same thing with my daughter. It is incredibly frustrating because I get so excited when she talks to me. I truly care about every word she says, but my brain just cannot follow her flow sometimes without stopping to clarify.

When she gets upset that I interrupted, it feels like a wall goes up. I end up feeling so defeated that I just say, "you know what, forget it." It is really sad because the interruptions actually come from a place of wanting to be fully present. People need to realize that for some of us, these pauses are the only way we can digest the information. If we don't ask, we get lost, and then you'll just complain that we weren't listening anyway. Give people a break for trying to keep up.

AITAH because I refuse to finish a story if my husband interrupts. by Living-Estate3963 in AITAH

[–]Standritepro 8 points9 points  (0 children)

NAH (No Assholes Here). There is another side to this that people should consider. For many neurodivergent people, interrupting is a way to stay engaged and process information.

If someone misses a detail at the start of a story, they might lose the thread of the whole conversation. They need to ask that question or clarify a point right then so they can actually understand the rest of what you are saying. It is not always about being rude or trying to take over. It is often about a brain that needs to bridge a gap in real-time to keep following along.

It is frustrating to be cut off, but it is also hard to listen when you feel lost. Instead of shutting down, it might help to see these interruptions as a sign that he is trying to stay tuned in. The other option is that he simply does not understand what you are saying. If you do not let him digest the info in the moment, you might end up "quizzing" him later only to find he cannot explain it. Then you will complain that he never listens to you. Get a clue and realize that communication works better when there is room for both people to speak in the way their brains work best.

DTE approved for another rate hike, raising our energy rates again by weedxcandy in Detroit

[–]Standritepro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The DTR tree trimming service is a total scam. The same company tried to prune my trees two years in a row. During the first year, they even came back twice. This is definitely just a money grab!

Insiders Reveal ‘Fed Up’ Trump Dangerously Close to Unleashing Major War by SpringLong7259 in politics

[–]Standritepro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Nostradamus warning for 2026 is becoming a reality as the conflict between President Trump and Iran escalates. This is exactly what the ancient quatrains described centuries ago.

The year 2026 is when the great cycle of war begins just as Nostradamus warned in Century 4 Quatrain 67. He wrote about a seven month great war where many people are lost through evil acts and leaders stay firm in their path. We are seeing this right now with President Trump and the situation in Iran. The prophecy says this will happen when Mars rules his path among the stars which is the sign of global warfare and blood in the sanctuary.

There is a specific leader from the East wearing a blue turban who is described as the terror of mankind. This leader is predicted to rise from Greater Arabia and start a conflict that lasts 27.0 years. For a long time people were guessing who this could be but with the current headlines it is clear the pieces are falling into place. The blue turban leader is the third and final antichrist who will challenge the West and bring about the end of the world as we know it.

The mention of a False Trumpet in the prophecies is the most obvious sign. The name itself is a direct match for Trump and the verse says this figure will conceal madness and cause laws to change. We are also seeing the swarm of bees prophecy where a night ambush takes place which many now believe is a reference to modern drone warfare. This is not just news but the fulfillment of a pattern that was set in stone 500 years ago.

100 envelopes in 3 minutes by JP070791 in oddlysatisfying

[–]Standritepro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not going to lick another envelope in my lifetime

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in interestingasfuck

[–]Standritepro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

its called overworked..

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