Does dropping hints and being subtle impede the process of communication between men and women?
Yes. Also, expecting someone to “know” what you are thinking. I’ve taught myself to ask for what I want. It’s really hard – I expect my husband to see my needs and understand. But I’ve come to realise that life is much simpler if I ask for what I want/need. (Of course, some people would say that is nagging. You can’t win, can you?) But generally, being straightforward is at times very difficult – you feel so awkward and domineering. I was very resentful when we got married, that my mother gave me her ring. I didn’t want it as my mother and I had never got on. I wanted my husband to buy me my wedding ring (I bought his!). But my husband was so thrilled with this money saving gift that I felt greedy and demanding, so kept my peace. For twenty years I felt resentful and seldom wore my wedding ring. I would drop hints and be subtle, but my husband wouldn’t take the hint. But this year – I told my husband I would like him to buy me an eternity ring for our anniversary. He couldn’t believe t
