It is SO important to have open (and clear) communication in a relationship. E and I suffered from a severe lack of communication in the first round of our relationship. I expected him to know what I was thinking without me having to tell him, which is just fairy tale thoughts and totally unrealistic. We cannot read each other's minds. Second time round, I tell him everything (mostly) straight out. Of course there are the exceptions of speaking in anger or frustration, then words just don't come out right and I think it would be good to take time to calm down AND THEN talk about it soon after. But the point is that couples must have good, open, healthy communication. I really like the ending of episode 10 of Korean drama serial "Doctors" where lead actress Hye Jung told the lead actor Ji Hong outright that they both need to be open and share what is on their minds. Ji Hong was being all heroic is watching out only for Hye Jung and not sharing his emotions, ca...
