Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Issues which clogs up a relationship

"Can't join you tonight for drinks," Pat said over the phone. "My wife is showing her loooong face again."

Like Lawrence puts it: a relationship is like a delicate toy horse. When it breaks down, some people will smash the toy to pieces or toss it in a corner. Another might do something to prop it up a bit. Still some others might take apart the inner mechanisms like the springs and cogs and wheels and fix it.

A sample of typical issues me and a couple of my closest pals - Mr YKM and Ms CWL face with our spouses:
MONEY - extravagance, stinginess, greed, over emphasis.
CHILDREN - raising them, goals for, discipline, recreation
SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR - manners, sense of humour, toward the friends and family
RESPONSIBILITIES - around the house, for children, in decision-making

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