We’re On The Same Page Aren’t We?

The phrase couples use to end a conversation before it’s finished.

He's picturing Puerto Vallarta. She's picturing Palm Springs. Neither's said it out loud yet, but both are about to say "we're on the same page" and feel relieved. This week's article: why that phrase usually marks the moment two people stop talking, not the moment they actually agree, and what it takes to build a plan together instead of just feeling settled about having one.