sent by F R E D V A N R I P E R | March 9, 2025
You think you're not communicating about domestic life?
I promise you—you are.
The question isn't if you're communicating. It's how.
Eve Rodsky puts it bluntly: "The problem with invisible labor is it's invisible."
Same goes for communication.
You don't have to say anything for your partner to get the message. Every sigh, every eye roll, every moment of silence? It speaks.
Louder than you think.
You're already communicating through:
The strongest couples see these patterns before they cause resentment. They make the invisible visible.
A couple on Instagram shared their exact playbook for handling tough conversations:
Early in their marriage, they fought constantly because one wanted immediate answers while the other needed time to process.
Now? He takes time. She respects it. They actually hear each other.
This week, pay attention to how you're already communicating.
👉 What message are you sending without saying a word?
👉 What expectations are going unspoken?
👉 What patterns keep showing up in conflict?
The hard truth? You are communicating. The only question is: Is it working for you or against you?
Let's fix that.