She was in one mood, I was in another. She could have burst into anger, but her soul is made of the kindest essence. She took a deep breath, holding back her frustration. “Do it quickly,” she said.

A few seconds later, a wave of guilt and hurt washed over her—still, her thoughts were more about him than herself. She gathered the strength to be honest, laying a heavy stone on her heart as she softly said, “I’m not in the mood.”

The moment he heard those three simple...