My husband and I told each other that same thing. It’s been working for going on 28 years so far.
I think a lot of couples never took the time to talk about that.
Just the awareness of it is enough, I think.
When you think about it, it is a vital piece of communication information that some people don’t have a clue about.
They think that if they physically show their displeasure or anger in their actions, that is the opening of the conversation and they have fulfilled their part, and it is up to the other party to figure it out and act.
As we know...THAT is a recipe for disaster. Or, at least a fight.