Carolyn Hax: Husband says he ‘can’t help’ his constant rude interruptions

A husband who has started interrupting constantly says he "has to say things before he forgets them." ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Sign up for this newsletter Read online Advice to help you tackle life's problems.     (Nick Galifianakis for The Post) Husband says he 'can't help' his constant rude interruptions Adapted from two online discussions, here and here. Dear Carolyn: My husband has developed a habit that's driving me nuts. If I try to tell him things such as, "If you guys get hungry before I finish my shower, dinner is prepped and in the fridge," he cuts me off at "hungry" and barks, "We won't!" He says he can't help it, he's busy and tired, and he has to say things before he forgets them. I think he's being impatient and rude. Just let me finish a sentence! I feel constantly rushed, like I have to spit information at him before he interrupts or roams away. I also think it's not a great example to set for our child. What is happening here? — Rushed Read Carolyn's Response   Read your responses to this week's reader question We asked readers to channel their inner Carolyn Hax and answer this question. ADVICE I'm the default babysitter at family events. Hax readers give advice. By Carolyn Hax and Haben Kelati ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT     Want more? Carolyn's been writing her advice column for two decades. Explore the archives below. Boyfriend has anger issues, but he won't go to therapy on his own Read more »   Brother thinks sister's altruism is a ploy to gain points with mom Read more »   Man deals with assumptions about his child-free status Read more »     News whiz? Play our daily news quiz. Test your knowledge of current events with our new quotable game, On the Record. Play game   We think you'll like this newsletter Check out The Tech Friend for straight talk and advice to make technology better serve you and our world every Tuesday and Friday. Sign up »

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