After we got home and put our son down for his nap, I texted my wife this: "I had fun at the picnic. Thanks and great picnic-at-the-wharf idea!". She responded, "No prob". At least she replied this time to a compliment.
Were the two of you in the house while texting each other?
It is not about what you feel should work in your M. It is about doing the work that gets the right results. Do what works!
