Person A: “Umm, I’m not sure he understands.”

Person B: “Oh, he doesn’t understand.”

Person A: “What?! How do you know?”

Person B: “Have you told him what you are thinking?”

Person A: “Well, no, but…”

Person B: “Then he doesn’t understand.”

Remember, no one can read your mind. If you do not open your mouth and communicate, then people do not know what you are thinking, how you are feeling, what your expectations are, or what you want or need.

This is true with your spouse.

This is true with your friends.

This is true with your co-workers.

This is true at church.

This is true at home.

This is true at work.

As I tell my children, and sometimes need to tell myself, “Use your words.”