Why are you yelling at me?

Over the years, my wife has helped me realize that what we say is often less important than how we say it. I’ll say something to her and she’ll immediately respond, “Why are you yelling at me?” That always makes me pause. My first thought is usually, “I’m not yelling.” And technically, I’m usually right. Which, as husbands eventually learn, is not always the most useful category. With a few except…