Dear Gigi:

It is possible that your husband stopped communicating with you because it became a frustrating task, one that didn’t result in positive outcomes for him, or if it did, only temporary. He may be passionate about his work because there he received positive outcomes and so, he is motivated to continue his work, excitedly anticipating more of those outcomes/ rewards.

For as long as you consider the marriage as something you want to continue, better start communicating in a different way, in a way that will reward him.

If you want, you can give me an example of an attempted communication with him, what you say, how you say it, in what circumstance and how he responds. I may then be able to suggest to you a different way to attempt effective communication with him.

anita