> I know what you're talking about. When we first got married, my wife would get frustrated oftentimes when she'd ask me a question. She'd think I wasn't listening to her, when in fact I was thinking over what she had asked before giving my answer.
>
> Of course I thought she was odd too because she does most of her thinking out loud. Meaning that she has conversations with herself. Out loud.

Sounds like mom and I, on both counts. I think over what she asks; she thinks repeatedly asking the question or saying "Huh?" will help. And she talks to herself out loud. Which is slightly annoying because I hardly ever know when she's doing that or when she's wanting me to do something...

> Gri"we're well-matched"shny

Nyperold