It's rude to ignore your spouse.
Ted didn't sleep well last night and is really tired, but his wife keeps on telling him about something she read.
Ted wants to take a nap right now.
Ted tells his wife that he genuinely wants to hear about her story but that he's so tired he can't focus and needs a nap.
Ted pretends he doesn't hear his wife as she keeps on talking, and he goes to bed.
Ted's wife is glad that he told her how he feels and plans on telling him the story after his nap.
Ted's wife doesn't understand why he's ignoring her and is hurt.