Once the honeymoon is over, the typical things co-habituating couples fight about have to deal with money and sex. However, when you live with someone and are comfortable with them, you can begin to bicker about the small things and that can put a damper on the romance and passion you need in order to survive the relationship.
Here are some key dating tips and triggers for silly fights between lovers who live together:
Battling Over The Remote Control
There definitely needs to be some kind of form of compromising when it comes to remote control power struggles. Women fight to watch their pointless reality shows. Men watch to see their team attempt to win the Stanley Cup. However, when you are both fighting over monopolizing the TV, simply get PVR and call it a day.
The Deadly Dutch Oven Rule
Remember the first time you passed gas in front of your partner? Remember how funny it was at the time? Well, months or years into your relationship that changes one’s views of farting in bed. You get angry when it happens instead. Even if you try enforcing a “no farting in bed” rule, it’s impossible to maintain. Your partner may fart while they sleep or maybe they ate fast food that night. So unless it’s intentional, you should just hold your breath until the gas passes.
The Fight Over Getting Ready To Go Out
It’s rare that both partners in a relationship take the same amount of time to get ready when they have to go out. The man can usually get ready in less than five minutes, while the woman seems to take forever. This only leads to fighting because the man usually starts nagging the woman to hurry up. Unfortunately that sets up the mood for the night. To avoid this, set a deadline right off the bat. So if your partner needs to be ready for 6pm, say 5:30–that way you won’t be late and will leave right at 6pm.
The Feud Over The Thermostat
Men like it colder and women like it hotter. It’s not really a scientific fact, but I’m just going by statistics. However, if you have to pay hydro, then the women who are constantly cold should layer up instead of adding more to the bill. Not only is it better for the environment, it’s also better for your relationship.
The Assembling Furniture Argument
Have you ever tried to assemble furniture from IKEA with a significant other? Did your relationship survive the fight afterward? Couples should never, ever attempt to assemble furniture together–plain and simple. Flip a coin and assemble the furniture in two separate rooms.
Everyone who lives with their partner can relate to these issues. Try to avoid pointless fighting that can cause stain on your relationship by flipping these problems around to make your environment a more loveable place to live.
