Marriage Conflict Resolution... and other things...

I consider my relationship with Justin pretty low-key and drama-free. 

While, yes, we do have the occasional knock-down, drag-out fight - those are few and far between. Mostly we just pick at each other and end up laughing... 

Perhaps it makes us unconventional but it's been working for 7 years and I highly recommend it...

Household Chores

Justin: It's a little shocking when I go to put my socks on the morning and you've paired a short sock with a long sock...

Me: I think the real problem at hand... Is why you're complaining about how I put your laundry away.

Battle Of The Sexes

Justin: This girl driving the car next to us is taking a picture of herself.

Me: Ok the next time you want to give me a hard time about hitting the sideview mirror remember that I don't take selfies of myself while driving.

Justin: Good point.

Anger Management

Me: I broke my driver.

Justin: Yup.

...

I thought you did a darn good job today.

Boundaries

Justin: Where's your cup?

Me: I just used yours...

Justin gives me grossed out look

Me: Sharing is caring!

Boundaries... Again

Me: I'm turning my side of the heating blanket on.

Justin: Don't do that!

Me: It's just my side of the bed.

Justin: I don't want to wake up sweating.

Me: Well this will deter you from hogging my side of the bed.

Healthcare

Me: Ow! You crushed my foot!

Justin: Better than me falling...

The Art Of Bargaining

Justin: Will you get me a beer?

Me: I got you the last one!

Justin: You're closer...

Money Management

Justin: I could be a stay at home dad.

Me: We have to have kids for you to be a stay at home dad... The dogs don't count.

Fast Arguing (For When You Don't Have Time)

Justin: Shut your mouth!

Me: You shut your's. I will kick you in the teeth.... Hillbilly.

Constructive Feedback

Justin providing feedback to my post...

Me: I've already written the post, I can't accept feedback.

Keeping The Peace

Justin: I figured it out. I just need to give you an alka seltzer and you won't argue with me the rest of the night.

Affirming Your Partner (Or Yourself)

Me (holding two cups): Here's your coffee.

Justin: How do you know it's mine and not yours?

Me: I'm holding mine in my right hand because I'm always right.

Looking Out For Your Partner

Me: I accidentally dropped some of your food on the floor.

Justin: Huh?

Me: Don't worry... I didn't "5 second rule" you.

Future Planning

Me: If i die before you I want you to will yourself to death...