There are silent times, times when there's nothing to talk about. Silence is not a bad thing - it's a time to ponder - to feel each other's serenity, and there are times couples need to communicate verbally about life.

Interesting conversation topics for boring married couples:

• Discussing highlights of the past bring fond memories of courtship days and strengthens love.

• Discuss intriguing books and read them together.

• Talking about past successes brings choice memories.

• Humorous stories that take place on a day-to-day basis or in the past make fascinating topics.

• Learning of positions each takes on political views can be stirring conversations.

• Talk about plans after retirement.

• Laugh about the most embarrassing moments in your life.

• Talk about good times you've had with friends.

• Plan outings with friends you both enjoy: Where to go - what to do. It's the planning that's fun.

• Listen and talk about each other's interests, hobbies, sports, other activities.

• Listen to each other express exhilarating experiences.

• Plan an exotic vacation.

• Talk about out of-the-ordinary past vacations.

• Build and talk about each other's positive attributes.

• Talk about ways to comfort one another during trials.

• Compliment an accomplishment.

• Recommend places to go on a date. What dates in the past have been the most memorable?