Why is it that when you talk about your feelings, he never really takes in what your saying?

I understand that as a couple you have to communicate with one another. Is understanding what each party has to say a totally different game?

There are couples have been talking about many of the same problems they've had since the beginning of their relationship.

Nothing has changed.

They've even gone as far as getting counseling.

I don't think they have a session in couple's therapy named "Taking in what each other is saying".

In all actuality there are many parts to communication; including eye contact and staying focused on what the person is saying.

I just don't believe that we TRULY listen to each other.

So my question is this... Do you think your spouse and/or partner takes what you say seriously?