Recently, my partner started talking about… well, I honestly can’t recall the details. I’ve become somewhat skilled at pretending to engage in conversation. I nod along and occasionally offer an enthusiastic “Oh wow!” Yet, sometimes I find myself daydreaming, just like when I zoned out in class. Fortunately, he usually buys into my “I’m paying attention, love” act.
I genuinely adore my partner. I even enjoy spending time with him—most of the time. We share insightful conversations about meaningful subjects. In fact, he’s my absolute favorite person to chat with—except when he delves into “Dull Topics.”
When he talks about Dull Topics, I hear two distinct sounds: the wah wah wah of Charlie Brown’s teacher and the monotonous ramblings of Bubba Blue from Forrest Gump. While Forrest was patient, I doubt he paid full attention during the endless “shrimp this, shrimp that” monologue.
Here’s what falls under the Dull Topics category:
- Detailed explanations of how a disk drive, motherboard, or any tech gadget operates (or fails to operate). It’s all gobbledygook to me. If something isn’t functioning, I’d rather bury myself in a book or scroll through social media until he resolves the issue.
- Long discussions about travel routes from point A to point B. Since my input won’t be valued, I find any dialogue on this pointless. Just tell me when we’re heading out.
- Any conversation about offense, defense, or football in general—except for tight ends or end zones because my humor is stuck in middle school. I appreciate his passion for his favorite team, the Lions, but my football knowledge is limited to recognizing a football among other balls (tee hee).
- Anything that begins with “star”: Star Trek, Star Wars, or Stargate—they all blend together for me. The only reason I know about Wesley Crusher is because of The Big Bang Theory (and the name “Crusher” makes me chuckle). No offense to die-hard fans, but those franchises just don’t capture my interest.
- I reserve the right to add other subjects to the Dull Topics list at any time.
I couldn’t ask for a better partner, but there are moments when I simply don’t want to engage with certain topics. Some of it flies right over my head or is just plain boring. You might think I should be more interested in his passions, but trust me, I have that covered.
It’s evident that he has excellent taste in partners, but he really is the smartest person I know (at least on our street). It’s endearing how much he wants to share his knowledge with me, and while I make an effort to listen, I often end up zoning out. And yes, he does pay attention when I discuss the latest drama on The Bachelorette.
If something were to happen to him, I’d be lost with the technology and out of the loop. I’d miss him dearly. My tendency to tune out what I categorize as Dull Topics can cause friction between us when I’m caught. Perhaps I need to make a greater effort to engage with his interests—or maybe I should work on my acting skills. Or perhaps, I just need to enhance my abilities to compensate for the moments I zone out.
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In summary, while I love my partner and cherish our conversations, there are certain topics that I find tedious. Striking a balance between listening and zoning out is an ongoing challenge, but it’s a part of navigating our relationship.