This is Alpha, the first-born, when he was 2YO.
This is Beta, the second-born, when he was about 2YO.
This is Gamma, the third-born, when he was about 18MO.
Husbands and Wives – Communication
Aug
26
2010
A husband and a wife can say the exact same words but have very different meanings. Here are some examples:
Phrase: “The noodles are on the stove.“
| Wife’s meaning | Husband’s meaning |
|---|---|
| so take them out to the table because we’re getting ready to eat. | The noodles are on the stove. |
Phrase: “The dishes in the dishwasher are clean.“
| Wife’s meaning | Husband’s meaning |
|---|---|
| so please put them away | You can use them, put them away, or just leave them alone – whatever. Just don’t put dirty dishes in there. |
Phrase: “What time is dinner?“
| Wife’s meaning | Husband’s meaning |
|---|---|
| Do you need help making dinner? You’re moving awfully slowly in the kitchen. | I need to know how much time I have so I can decide if I should keep working on what I’m doing or if I should wash up now. |
Those were, of course, random examples from anonymous people.
Here’s my tip for wives: don’t read anything into what your husband says. Take it at face value – he is just giving you information.
Here’s my tip for husbands: try to guess what your wife means when she says something. Don’t take it at face value – she is giving you secret instructions.
His disciples said, “Lo, now You are speaking plainly and are not using a figure of speech.
John 16:29
