Unspoken Words

“No man is truly married until he understands every word his wife is NOT saying.”

--Anonymous

I had to read this quote more than once. The first time, I missed the supposition. Then, I kind of liked it. I get it. I say all kinds of things to John without ever uttering a word. My guess is that you do the same in your marriage.

In marriage, a lot of communication is unspoken. In Great Marriage, couples work to understand this part of their communication. They learn to read and interpret a language that often goes unspoken but speaks volumes. Often that language is shared only by them and possesses a private, intimate quality. That quality can be for better or worse.

For example, you spouse probably reads your…