I think being direct about this is the best way to go. It's not like you are telling him about some major physical or personality issue; this is really minor.

If you can't get up the nerve to say something, you could try something like this. Next time you are watching a movie together, just pause the movie every time he starts saying something and focus your attention on him. If he asks why, you can say that you don't want to miss any part of the movie but you don't want to miss what he's saying, either. If he's really talky, chances are he'll get super annoyed with you pausing it non-stop.

I do exactly what popgoestheworld suggested with my roommate who feels the need to narrate every movie. I just cannot watch TV with her anymore, but when I do I'm pausing it every ten seconds. Eventually she gets a little nervous with having my undivided attention and leaves me alone.

I agree with popgoestheworld, too.

thanks Pop and Eaker! yes, i actually posted to GP...

i know it's very minor but thanks for the suggestion...i'm gonna try that next time. or at least this will give me courage to tell him to stop it!!!

My boyfriend talks a lot too! Not during movies or TV, but sometimes it takes him a long time to explain something or tell a story.

You can jokingly tell him to "shhhh" a few times, but in a nice way, and he'll probably get it I'm the opposite, I talk during movies and tv with my boyfriend

nica I hope it goes well! Keep us posted

Just tell him flat out that you really want to watch the movie/show. If he wants to chat about it, wait until after the show and you will give him your full attention.

I'm the opposite too...you might also want to tell him before you go to see a movie. It's sometimes better to address somethings before or after the situation you may get into b/c neither of you are annoyed in any way.

My boyfriend and I are really open with each other and if he's talking to much I'll say shaddup.. and if I am talking to much he'll tell me to shaddup..

I would say just be honest with him before you resort to muting the tv or pausing the movie.. But if you explain to him that his constantly talking is driving you freakin nuts and he doesn't stop then i would resort to the pause and focus method...

Hell you could even rent a silent movie Then you could watch the movie, and have them natter on without missing anything!

I also agree with popgoestheworld's advice .......

Intelligent people talk when they have something to say, stupid people talk for the sake of it.

That's all I'm saying.

My dad did this growing up, and now when I go visit him and we pop in a movie, its discussion time.

I'm used to it. I love my daddy, so I have to love his annoying little habits.

Like everyone else said, be direct. Joking around or saying it lightly will not help your cause any.

I can't stand when people do this, especially at the movie theater. This was pretty much why I dumped the last guy I was seeing (not serious, just a few dates).

sorry Fluffy but my boyfriend is no idiot so please don't start with that.

other than that, thanks for the advice everyone!

Some people just don't have anything nice to say. Good Luck Nicachica

i like what pop says. fluffyhelen, that's not particularly nice.

my mom does this all the time, even though she knows how much this annoys me. i just remind her that i don't appreciate comments from the peanut gallery.