The other day, my partner was chatting about… well, to be honest, I can’t quite recall what it was. I’ve honed the skill of appearing engaged in conversations, nodding along and occasionally uttering phrases like “That’s interesting!” However, sometimes I get caught in a mental haze, reminiscent of zoning out in class. Yet, more often than not, he believes he has my full attention.
I genuinely adore my partner. We share meaningful dialogues about a variety of subjects. Honestly, he’s my favorite person to converse with—except when he dives into what I like to call the “Mundane Topics.”
When he discusses these topics, I often hear two things: the muffled sounds of Charlie Brown’s teacher and the seemingly endless monologue of Bubba Blue from Forrest Gump. While Forrest was undoubtedly patient, I can’t imagine he was fully attentive during the lengthy discussions about shrimp.
Here are some examples of the Mundane Topics:
- Any technical explanations regarding how a disk drive, motherboard, or any other computer component functions (or malfunctions). To me, it all sounds like “flux capacitor” jargon. If something isn’t working, I’ll simply read a book or scroll through social media until he resolves the issue.
- Elaborate debates on how to navigate from point A to point B. Since my input is usually disregarded, any conversation about travel routes feels like a waste of time. Just let me know when we’re heading out.
- Any discussion related to football, especially offense and defense strategies. The only parts of the game I find amusing are the tight ends and end zones, as my sense of humor is stuck at an eighth-grade level. I know he’s a devoted Lions fan, which is admirable, but my understanding of football doesn’t extend beyond being able to identify a football among other sports balls.
- Any topic that begins with “Star,” be it Star Trek, Star Wars, or Star Gate. They all blend together for me. I’m only aware of Wesley Crusher due to his appearance on The Big Bang Theory, and honestly, the name “Crusher” gives me a chuckle. No offense intended to the devoted fans—if you’re a Trekkie or have a crush on Harrison Ford as Han Solo, more power to you!
- I retain the right to categorize additional subjects as Mundane Topics without prior notification.
I couldn’t ask for a more wonderful partner, yet there are moments when I simply don’t want to engage in certain conversations. Some information is either beyond my comprehension or, frankly, just mundane. You may question my lack of interest in his passions, but trust me, I have my methods of keeping up.
My partner has certainly impressed everyone with his exceptional taste in partners, and I genuinely believe he’s the smartest person around—at least on our street. It’s endearing how eager he is to share his vast knowledge, and while I attempt to stay attentive, I often find myself zoning out. Meanwhile, he listens intently when I discuss pressing issues, like who’s causing drama on The Bachelorette.
If anything were to happen to my partner, I wouldn’t even know how to navigate the internet or reset the television remote. I would miss him dearly. My tendency to tune out what I classify as Mundane Topics can lead to some tension—especially when I get caught. Perhaps I should invest more effort into engaging with his interests or work on enhancing my listening skills.
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In summary, while I cherish my partner and the meaningful discussions we have, there are certain topics that I find less engaging. It’s a balance of interests that we continue to navigate.