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Conversely some women feel they can say the most hurtful things and the words just evaporate into the celestial ether.

So true--but the key to a long and happy marriage is.... pay close attention folks....

Keep quiet as if the words were never said and let those words evaporate into the celestial ether--where they belong.

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“Keep quiet as if the words were never said and let those words evaporate into the celestial ether—where they belong.”

Forgiveness is one of the basic behaviors of Christianity.