Many people don't like to talk about uncomfortable subjects, and the reason is simple: they have a pretty good idea what the result will be (not pretty). The o

Many people don't like to talk about uncomfortable subjects, and the reason is simple: they have a pretty good idea what the result will be (not pretty). The other partner has leverage, be it legal, financial, or emotional, and when you're dealing with someone with leverage over you, you need to consult every last option before you even think about bringing things up. I think the OP's right to consider his non-conversational options.