"Never take for granted he knows some thing communicate!"
I have made the mistake (for some time now, obviously) by thinking that if he had something on his mind, then he would tell me. Boy, was I wrong! I'm going to take every opportunity to listen to what he has to communicate, and I'll make it possible for him to talk. I'll also make it possible for him to support me and "protect" me, since that's something that he needs.