Reading between the Lines

If you want a straight response offer straight communication

Although couples often talk about their “communication problems” often they are communicating just fine — in fact too fine for their own good. For example let’s look at this dialogue between Shimmy and Penina:

Penina: (in a pleasant tone of voice) “Did you have a chance to work on the taxes today?”

Shimmy: (shouting) “Get off my case already!”