True that. I have realised over time stuttering has literally affected communication for me. I wasn't fluent but now stringing together thoughts or putting up a debate or having a serious discussion is becoming quite difficult. I'm very witty and have a good sense of humor, so people like being around me. But can't remember the last i had a serious discussion that was more than a couple of sentences here and there. I think it does effect my relationship with me wife. Sometimes she needs words, answers or to be consoled. And i just can't do it, I'm at a loss of words. And she's so good with words. I think maybe we fried the part of our brains that makes conversations etc. "Not stuttering", thinking about the next word, using fillers has literally taken over. Wish you the best. And let me tell you, you can have a lovely life even with a stutter