My thoughts on misunderstanding words

(Chapter 13 Interaction with Spouse or Significant Other in my book)

Sometimes my misunderstanding of words can cause problems. When I misunderstand what is being said to me, my feelings can be hurt. Often times, I have trouble understanding the meaning of simple words. There are times when my boyfriend feels that I'm being “defensive”, yet I don't mean to be that way. Sometimes it takes way too much energy for me to process words and their meaning. I don't like feeling this way!

Last night my boyfriend and I were talking on the phone. He is not that fond of game shows, but I like them. He asked me why I like them so much and I explained that it is easier for me because there is no story-line for me to follow. I think that he is learning what it is like for me to live with a memory impairment. I will continue to educate him, so that he will know the best ways to help me on this journey. It continues to be a learning experience for both of us.

There are times when he thinks that I am the problem and I will think that it is him. In reality, we both can blame the memory impairment that I live with. It has caused many problems with us communicating and that is very frustrating for me to deal with!