Possible divorce over the telly volume

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Not us (honest!) but someone at work, she seriously thinks it might come to that

Between us we have suggested:

Take it in turns to have it at ‘your’ volume. He won’t do that because he “can’t hear it at all” at her level so no point watching

Get his hearing tested if he really can’t hear it at a reasonable level. No, he says there’s nothing wrong with his hearing

Have it halfway between the two. No because this is still too loud for her and too quiet for him so no one’s happy

Watch in different rooms. No because they didn’t get married to spend every evening apart (which is actually fair enough)

Any other suggestions I could put forward?

Is the husband perfectly well? Does he snore, is he overweight or show signs of forgetfulness?

Personally changes and lost of abstract thinking can be signs of sleep apnoea or early dementia.

Really? My partner has recently been told he needs 2 hearing aids, he’s mortified, I’m relieved

Yes, it's well attested that there is a link. Not that every hard of hearing person ends up with dementia but it's a serious risk. Your partner has made a good decision.

He hasn’t made any decision, he’s too busy nursing his bruised ego! He will be getting them!

Poor chap! Nothing shameful about losing some of your hearing. Look at Beethoven.

I know, first thing he said was I’d be leaving him because he’ll look old.
Utter rubbish, his hearing is crap and needs sorting!

Straining to hear what people are saying and making bad guesses to avoid asking them to repeat themselves, and irritably accusing other people of mumbling, is not a good or youthful look.
My DH has finally got really good hearing aids and honestly, he's a new person. More relaxed, witty, on the ball and confident in company. He behaves and looks years younger.
I'm sure your man will rock the transformation. If you can afford it , I suggest going private if he finds the NHS version uncomfortable or difficult in any way - some people do, others are fine with them.

My ex has the TV volume on so loud. 50 compared to 15 for me. Sometimes he is at mine when i’m out (helps with dog, or calls to see DD) and I turn the TV on and it blasts at me. He talks very loudly so I do think he might have a hearing issue. Drove me potty.

Exactly! Yes he can afford to go private if he isn’t happy, will make a huge difference