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  When a rift develops between lovers, the tone of speech turns harsh first. Then, a heavy silence lingers for days. An ego clash arises over who should speak first. Communication regarding daily chores is reduced to brief grunts like "Mmm... mmm." Forget about long conversations. If a couple who were conversing naturally suddenly cuts the conversation short or falls silent, it implies something is up. If, upon being pressed for an answer, they simply say "nothing," one must realize that the situation is serious. ‘Something’ is THERE hurting their minds. It is much like the lyrics from the song "Aasai Irukku... Nenjil Aasai Irukku" (Film: *En Annan*): "It stands right before us, blinking uncertainly, while something massive looms in the background!"   In his book “Quantum Leap Thinking: An Owner's Guide to the Mind”, author James J. Mapes clarifies: "People, situations, or things do not make us angry; we make ourselves angry. They do...