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Robert Hurtgen

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Robert Hurtgen is a husband, father, minister and writer. Read more of him at robhurtgen.wordpress.com.

Assumptions never bring clarity

Saturday, April 9, 2022

It is easy to assume that others have understood you. Assuming your spouse heard you can often lead to a longer and louder discussion. You can assume your gas tank is full only to be greeted by the "get gas dummy" light. When have you assumed something about a friend only to be sorely disappointed. Assumptions never bring clarity.

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