Before my wife and I were married, we had a heart-to-heart, and I told her I wasn’t the kind to play mind games. I said that if something was bothering her, just tell me straight, don’t approach it obliquely, or let it sit and fester. Just tell me. Because if you try to pass hints, or expect me to figure it out...I won’t. I said I will ask if anything is wrong, and if you say no, I will take it at face value and go from there.
I sometimes think that one conversation in particular has saved her much grief. I can be a very moody person, and God bless her, she knows sometimes when to just leave me alone to stew.
And, vice versa.
My husband and I told each other that same thing. It’s been working for going on 28 years so far.
OMG...and she does???