> Don’t we all sometimes, when busy with our own thoughts and worries, occasionally spout out oddly appropriate responses to what our spouses are speaking, with

> Don’t we all sometimes, when busy with our own thoughts and worries, occasionally spout out oddly appropriate responses to what our spouses are speaking, without actually listening to and processing the conversation, maybe because we heard it all so many times we can readily predict what they are going to say? Uh.. no, not me. That sounds very strange to me, and sad. I always listen to everything she says. And expect the same back. Otherwise it wouldn't be a good relationship, I think. (Maybe I'm super-naïve!..or something.)