“He just doesn’t understand.” Or, “He doesn’t listen,” you say. Well, that may be because you’re communicating with him the wrong way. Here are 5 Ways Not to Communicate with Your Husband. First, with bad timing. There are certain times that your husband does not want you to unload problems on him or give him a list of things he needs to do. When he walks in the door after work, when he’s eating dinner, when he’s out on a date with you, are examples of times that should be off limits. Second, with disrespect. Ladies, let him know you respect his judgment by not constantly questioning his decisions. Here are the rest of the 5 Ways Not to Communicate with Your Husband.