My wife’s a doctor. Trust me, this isn’t unique to technical pursuits.

Patient: My foot hurts.

Wife: Which part of it?

Patient: It all hurts.

Wife: Does your heel hurt?

Patient: No.

Wife: Does your arch hurt?

Patient: No.

Wife: Do your toes hurt?

Patient: This one does.

Wife: Does anything but that one toe hurt?

Patient: No.

Wife: puts on a brave smile