There are topics that some geniuses are historically terrible at, such as communication.

Great listening skills are a cornerstone of your communication skill set.

Rivera: This is the best anniversary I could have imagined, Frida.  Thank you. 

Imagination can be deleterious to communication, but it can also be damaging to relationships in general.

Imagination should be used sparingly and judiciously in human communication. It can impede listening.