My (37F) partner (42M) constantly talks over me when I am trying to address an issue. What can I do to be heard?

My partner and I have been together for 10+ years. The relationship has generally been good, even though it has its issues. There is no domestic violence or abuse involved in our situation. We have two young children together. We are generally happy.

The problem we have is about communication. Somewhere along the way we have completely lost our ability to communicate. It is like he doesn't take me seriously anymore and it's really getting me down.

Anytime I address something or if I am trying to explain him something, random or important, he talks over me. All. The. Time. He doesn't let me finish. He cuts me off. He hardly acknowledges that I'm speaking some times.

I have tried it all: called him out on it when he does it, get angry, stay calm, hold a grudge, let it go, talk to him about it the day after ( he says sorry)... But it just doesn't change.

It leaves me feeling unheard and dismissed and like I can't discuss anything that might be remotely uncomfortable to him because what's the fucking point.

Any suggestions? People who have successfully made a change and improved communication?

TL,dr: My partner doesn't listen to me when I speak and cuts me off. What can I do to change this?

Submitted September 02, 2020 at 11:19PM by 50lattes https://ift.tt/2QRN7Jo