We're pretty happy; we laugh at the same things, and there's a lot of camaraderie, but sometimes, I don't feel listened to. We have a 'loud house' in that my husband is a talker and likes to bring up whatever's on his mind the moment it pops into his head. I could be pooping, and I'll hear, 'Honey! Are you there? I want to tell you something!' It's a lot. Sometimes, when I need to talk to HIM, getting his attention is hard because his head is so busy. I feel kind of ignored, even though I know it's not his intention. ' I'll say, 'Please stop right there and listen to me now.' He'll apologize, and I'll say what I need to. Our modes of communication are pretty different, but it's a work in progress.