Stubborn Japanese Guy Doesn't Speak To Wife For 20 Years

We've all found ourselves in a bit of paddy with our missus and ended up saying: "Right, that's fucking it, I'm not speaking to her until she wants to apologise and talk to me."

Unfortunately, that self-made pact usually ends once you remember you're going to her place for tea and you really can't be arsed cooking yourself.

However, Japanese geezer Otou Katayama is loyal to stubbornness, and lasted 20 years without saying anything to his wife, according to reports.

His wife, Yumi, apparently gave too much of her attention to their kids, so, in protest, only used grunts and nods as a way of communicating with her.

Their 18-year-old son wrote to a Japanese TV show after becoming increasingly worried about the relationship of his parents. He informed the show about their faltering marriage and that something needed to be done.

Credit: Hokkaido TV/HTB

It was arranged for the pair to meet on a park bench, where they had their first date, and then sort their shit out.

"Somehow it's been a while since we talked," Otou said. "You were so concerned about the kids.

"Up until now, you have endured a lot of hardship. I want you to know I'm grateful for everything.

"I was kind of... jealous. I was sulking about it. There's no going back now, I guess."

Yumi, did you not realise that men need a hell of a lot more attention than kids? Honestly, if someone could wipe our arses for us, we'd take it.

The kids watched on crying as he 'suggests' talking again, before they both bow their heads.

Mark McGowan

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