text: what can i talk to my boyfriend about? i have currently in a long distance relationship. he is in the military and hence, we can't talk about his work. he's a divorcee and doesn't really want to talk about his family. i love books but he doesn't. talking is pretty important. so what did you talk about when you two were together?  you must have some common interests - more than "tell me about your day, honey."  go for that.  if you can't talk on the phone, maybe you two weren't meant for each other.  i'm sure there is lots more for each of you to find out about the other...dreams & hopes for the future, politics, religion, other interests...if it is too difficult, there is a bigger problem.