Being human, we all have habits or ways of doing things that annoy others. In our youth, we all are more tolerant and tend to overlook these harmless annoyances. As we get older, we become less tolerant and arguments may sprout from seemingly unknown origins. Some may say that these minor arguments add spice in a relationship, but we need to be mindful of the fact that too much seasoning ruins the dish. My wife and I are approaching our 49th year of marriage this year. We prevent overseasoning by agreeing to call out for a “break time” whenever an argument threatens to blossom. The break time consists of walking away from each other, having coffee or drink, or simply taking a deep breath and calming down in another room. I utilize my break time to remind myself of why I love this woman and insisted on a lifelong relationship with her. This break time of pondering always works in overcoming most conflicts that have occurred. If the argument is not a life or death situation, then it is not worth the argument. In my opinion, communication is always the key to a successful relationship and arguments are not communication in any case. This is just my two cents worth. Thanks for your story, a good read, Jeremy!