Beth And Casey's Lack Of Communication In Marriage

Communication influences many areas of life. Communication is important in any relationship, but it becomes a priority when married. It allows people to gain an understanding of others and themselves. It is a way to express emotions and problems within the relationship. Offutt shows many examples where Beth and Casey show a lack of communication. In the beginning, of the story, Beth goes to pick up her drunk husband at the neighbor's house Lil who had been also drinking (131). A wife doesn't appreciate her husband drinking with another female. It's disrespectful and distrustful to the marriage. Beth not once told Casey how she disapproved of him doing this. Beth should have talked to Casey about the situation. Another example, when Beth went