How Fights Get Started - Can I call a friend?

I do a lot of couple counseling. It usually isn't funny when couples come to the point where they need outside assistance.

There are many signs that couples on in trouble, but one of the most important is when they loose their sense of humor and don't laugh together any more.

A friend sent me one of those internet chain letters that simply is titled "How Fights Get Started". They made me laugh and think. I thought it would be good to start a new thread on this blog, tagged "How Fights Get Started".

There is the saying that you either laugh or cry. Here's hoping that there is enough resliency left in your life and relationships that you can laugh.

My wife and I were watching Who Wants To Be A Millionaire while we were in bed.
I turned to her and said, "Do you want to make love?" "No," she answered.
I then said, "Is that your final answer?" She didn't even look at me this time, simply saying "Yes."
So I said, "Then I'd like to phone a friend."
And that's how the fight started....

This is article #1 in a series on How Fights Get Started.