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What does it mean?
A wife appears to be having a sexual conversation but is actually on the phone.
In plain terms
The husband thinks his wife is talking about sex but she is elsewhere.
What can you take from it?
Misunderstandings often come from assumptions.

Where it applies

  • marriage counseling
  • comedy writing
  • relationship conflict

Putting it to work

  • discussing trust
  • writing plots
  • resolving misunderstandings

Questions to consider

  • How do we trust our partners?
  • What causes suspicion?

Another view

It reinforces suspicion in relationships which is unhealthy.

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