Do you believe that each of us has one true great love?
How do you make up after a fight?
- “Physical contact: One of us breaks and hugs the other, and the tension washes away.”
- “Eating something.”
- “Laughing.”
- “Lotsa good lovin’.”
- “By breaking the silence.”
- “There is no making up. Life just goes on.”
- “We relax on the couch together.”
- “I used to apologize.”
- “We say sorry, then remain cold for a while.”
- “I make a cup of tea.”
- “We talk it out.”
- “Hugs and sex please!”
- “Cooking really tasty dishes.”
- “Time heals. Give space.”
- “Sex, obviously.”
How does arguing relate to relationships?
63% say it’s a necessary part of any healthy relationship. On the other hand, 10% say it’s a clear sign of an unhealthy relationship. Still, 39% of people agree it should be avoided when possible, and only 1% say it’s fun.
When you’re arguing, where do you feel it most in your body?
What’s the best thing about being in a relationship?
- “SUNDAYS.”
- “Having a person who knows you like no other.”
- “Cuddlies.”
- “Complicity.”
- “Having both a Saturday night date and being able to stay home.”
- “The warmth, companionship, and ego-limiting opportunities.”
Do you tend to hold grudges?
What’s your main objective when arguing with a significant other?
76% say they aim to work through difficult emotions and miscommunications, while 14% want to ease tension, 3% want to make the other person feel better, and 7% just wanna win!
When you disagree with someone, are you more likely to:
What’s the worst thing about being in a relationship?
- “Having to share food.”
- “Miscommunication.”
- “Knowing that I have to look hard at myself.”
- “Having to trust another person with my vulnerabilities.”
- “Putting up with other person thinking they’re right all the time.”
- “Snoring.”
- “Worrying that your happiness will negatively impact the other person.”
- “Having to worry about someone else’s feelings all the time.”
- “Going to bed mad.”
- “Dealing with in-laws.”
- “Answering to someone else.”
- “Sometimes my sadness makes him sad too.”
What’s the silliest thing you’ve argued about with a romantic partner?
- “Dog pee.”
- “We constantly argue about things we agree on.”
- “Manpons.”
- “Misplaced underwear.”
- “Stacking the dishwasher.”
- “Whether fat-free milk is the same as skim.”
- “Poop.”
- “Driving directions.”
- “Trivia.”
- “Debit or cash payment method.”
- “An Arby’s roast beef sandwich!”
- “Reusing tea bags.”
- “How to squeeze the toothpaste.”
- “Being messy (me).”
- “Cat hair.”
- “Representational art.”
