Although it is difficult to speak in generalities, the one thing that is very important is that your partner needs to know what you expect/desire from him. Many times we think “If that was me, I’d…..” Even when you’ve been married many years, your partner still needs to hear what you need from him. And don’t attempt to keep a score card. “I did this for you, so you need to do something for me.” Finally, men and women view things differently, what you deem an emotional crisis he might view as just another day. Constant communication is the only way to keep a relationship healthy and happy.

Doh is exactly right, expectations without communication get us into trouble.