She and Gerald had a harmonious relationship with seldom arguments. When disagreements arose, she would promptly resolve them by quietly reciting a humorous Ogden Nash poem that offered advice on handling disputes. This approach helped maintain peace and understanding between them.

She believed that the poem’s message was relevant to both husbands and wives. The poem, "A Word to Husbands," advises admitting when you're wrong and staying silent when you're right to keep love alive in a marriage: "To keep your marriage brimming, With love in the loving cup, Whenever you’re wrong, admit it; Whenever you’re right, shut up."