I get what you're saying jana_baker, but sometimes I wonder if we're overthinking it lol. Like, yeah you figure out how to live with someone, but calling it a "silent language" feels a bit deep. Those skills might help a little later on, but a partner is way different than a random roommate you got stuck with. Honestly, dealing with people at my warehouse job taught me more about real conflict than any quiet hour ever did. It just seems like basic being considerate, not some major life training.

But is it ever really fatal?

Is lather drying out really such a big deal? I shave every other day and rarely add water mid-shave. My face doesn't feel worse for it. Maybe some soaps just dry faster, but so what? You can always wet your razor or splash your face. Calling it a living thing seems like overkill to me.

Is it really a falcon?