Honest, open communication is necessary for a healthy relationship.
Brother Williams told us a story about him and his wife. Over a month period or so, they had three experiences where she rolled her eyes after he said something. This really hurt him. He communicated this to her and she told him that when she rolls her eyes like that, she is trying not to cry. It didn't have anything to do with offending her husband. He assumed what was meant by the rolling of her eyes.
We must not make assumptions.
There are some real dangers in assuming the intentions of another based on certain behaviors. The best way to clear up misunderstanding is to ask questions and seek answers.
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