From a female perspective, I couldn't agree with you more. I've always preferred more direct communication and if I'm having a bad moment will admit it. If you want honesty in a R then don't ask questions that you're not ready to hear the honest answer to. And appreciate the answer you receive.
You are a rare woman because all that I know do not like a direct answer. They do not ask direct questions. Most talk in circles until you can find out what they want. Unfortunately us men do not like circles if you ask us a question we answer that question we don't hunt around until we find the real question.
If my W wants her car washed instead of saying "Please wash my car" it is "my car is dirty" or "one of these days I need to get my car washed." Sorry got off the subject a little but I prefer your way ask me what you want and don't get offended when I give you my honest opinion or don't do what you really want.
Originally Posted By: alpha.omega62
Sometimes they are only looking for reassurance that you love them.
To me, there are much safer ways of getting that reassurance. But I'm basing that on my own personal experience.