Josh Klapow, a clinical psychologist, tells Bustle. 'Stop trying to talk about 'new' things,' Dr. This moment can certainly be a turning point in a long-term relationship, but there is no need to fret - especially since the more you worry about coming up with something new to say, the harder it'll be. Now, you feel like you literally have nothing creative, interesting, or important left to say - and the silence is deafening. You've told your stories, you've shared your dreams, and you've muttered a few words about what you'd like to eat for dinner. Once you've been with your partner for a minute, it can sometimes feel like you've talked about everything.