The average couple bickers 2,455 times a year, a survey revealed yesterday equal to almost seven times a day.
The average couple bickers 2,455 times a year, a survey revealed yesterday equal to almost seven times a day.
The biggest single reason for a tiff is not listening to what the other half is saying, which is responsible for around 112 cross exchanges a year.
A survey revealed that an average couple fought at least seven times a day
Annoyance about over-spending, especially on impulsive or unnecessary purchases, leads to 109 disputes with money in general being the cause of a further 108.
Laziness caused 105 outbursts while snoring provoked 102.
What to eat for dinner leads to 92 rows a year and 80 tiffs are about a partner walking mud into the house.
Driving too fast, walking past items that need taking upstairs and what to watch on television are the cause of conflict more than once a week.
Sex particularly a lack of it or the timing also causes 88 bust-ups a year.
The survey also showed the average couple will argue about disciplining the children 88 times, and have a further 79 disputes about spoiling them. And there are even 69 clashes because one person has failed to say "I love you" enough.
A spokeswoman said, "Bickering on a daily basis is part of being in a healthy relationship. The normal couple will have to put up with each other's daily annoyances even if they can prove to be very irritating."
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