Words Spoken in the Quiet of Night After a tense argument, our reader’s husband whispered something that broke her heart. The next day, he brushed it off, but it didn’t help. One reader shared: “My husband thought I was asleep and whispered the truth I wish I hadn’t heard.” Advice for handling this: Ask for clarification: Focus on how your husband feels about the relationship overall. Look for patterns: Reflect on whether this is part of a bigger communication issue. Give yourself space: Take time to process your emotions before deciding. Consider the argument’s context: Words in the heat of the moment may not reflect true feelings. Relationships are tested by moments of hurt, but addressing underlying emotions is key