Prayer is communication. If prayer is boring or pointless then the relationship is dry.

Start with the simple tasks in restoring a relationship. Just communicating is a good first step.

Vision is never more clear than when in prayer.

Miscommunication is often a "tap root" when a problem arises.

To talk about paintings is not only difficult but perhaps pointless too. You can only express in words what words are capable of expressing-- what language can communicate. Painting has nothing to do with that.

I sure do miss that woman. Smart. Funny. Sweet. She never gave me a moment's trouble."

"Gosh, I'm sorry about that. I knew it was boring between you two, but not that bad.