Do any of these sound familiar? The average family will spend 11 hours and 6 minutes arguing over the holiday season, according to research. But there’s one day in particular that causes more arguments than the rest: Christmas Day. Research conducted by Bolsover Cruise Club, found that the peak time for rows on December 25 is just as […]
3 years ago
Whether it’s finances, family or housework, the majority of arguments are repetitive. But how can we stop the cycle? Some 69 percent of argument subjects are repetitive. The vast majority of things couples argue about keep coming up, with the top five things being housework, sex, money, balance of power (ie. who gets to make […]
9 years ago
My partner Alan and I could almost be described as ‘professional arguers’. We are both extremely stubborn, strong-willed and have an inherent need to always be right. Which of course is a total disaster in a relationship, because as the woman in our union I’m the only one who can be right.. em, right?! Ok […]
10 years ago
Finally, we’re able to say it’s Christmas! Time to eat, drink and be merry – until you spend way too long hanging out with your family, that is. Why is it there’s always some sort of contention around this time of year? We caught up psychotherapist Stella O’Malley and author of the groundbreaking Cotton Wool Kids book for her top 10 tips on […]
10 years ago
What causes you to snap at your partner?
11 years ago