Simple Truths

This morning, Rick had a funny look on his face and he said, "your body is changing". Of course, I know what he means, but just to confirm, I ask him, how so? It's at this moment, he catches himself and realizes if he speaks any words, he'll probably be telling a lie. Now he can't answer my question, so he tries to change the subject. If I knew what he meant to begin with, why do I put him in that position? I use to think I did that to teach him to not share every thought that crosses his mind. Instead, I just need to enjoy him as he is, honest in thought and free to speak it. I'll choose that today. So instead of getting my feelings hurt, we both just laughed.