Mutual respect and trust are the only pillars upon which a partnership may flourish. Over time, miscommunications and disputes may erode the relationship if one of these is absent.

Devoted cowgirl Jenny wanted to surprise her husband Mike by showing him a picture of herself dressed as a cowgirl. She was certain Mike would enjoy the lighthearted gesture, so she posed into a pickup truck and smiled as soon as she pressed the send button.

So it was. The picture appealed to Mike, who looked at it for a long time before responding. He did, however, discover a detail that drew his eye when he zoomed in. Jenny didn’t have on her wedding ring, but she still looked gorgeous.