The absence of intimate words in marriage produces a relational wilderness

‎"The absence of intimate words in marriage produces a relational wilderness where nothing will grow. Divorce may not occur, but neither will a happy, thriving relationship. And poisoned speech—negative, sarcastic or hateful words—will kill a relationship. There are no inconsequential or meaningless words. God has given us language to produce life. To have a great marriage, a large quantity of positive, quality words are needed. God created the world with words. You are made in His image, and your words hold creative power. By words, you speak value into the lives of others, express your heartfelt needs, dreams and desires, and thereby create intimate relationships." Jimmy Evans