Private prayer is fine, of course...but the Bible is full of examples of public prayer as well. Do you think you sound "stupid"? Thats your pride showing up, and remember: even the Apostle Paul admitted that he was not an eloquent verbal communicator. God looks at your heart and doesn't grade you down because you don't sound like Billy Graham! Also, how do you think it would make your spouse feel? Thanking God for them...praying His blessings on them...seeking His face together as "one flesh"? Try it...you WILL be blessed. And remember - just because you were raised that way doesn't make it right.