and Mrs. Ramsay have a complicated and ambiguous relationship. While Mr. and Mrs. Ramsay seem to have moments where their feelings for each other seem genuine, there are many moments where the state of their relationship can be called into question as to whether they love each other really or not. However, there is a quality to their marriage that keeps them together, a quality that remains unspoken. Even though they don't say "I love you", their feelings for each other can be seen briefly. Overall, the Ramsays' relationship shows periods of love and criticism of each other, making their marriage feel like a roller coaster ride, filled with happy moments one minute and anguish.