Advice to couples, if you are about to have a fight - go for a long run.

[Southsideirish]

I can't tell you how many nasty disagreements my husband and I have worked through because we are daily runners and have managed to run out our difficulties on the trail.
It starts off we aren't speaking. Then about mile 3 we may grunt a few things to each other - then by mile 4 one of us will initiate a conciliatory phrase or two as we are nearing the end and beginning to feel that "end of run" mellowness coming up.
By the time we get to mile 6 (or 7 if we are really testy) we are like "Do you want a hot or cold Starbucks?" and are able to laugh and "hi five" at the end. It has never failed us and we are married 24 years.

[mzmolly]

1. Very sweet.

If only my dh wasn't a couch potato. ;)

[Southsideirish]

2. Hmmm, that DOES present a problem....he can't sit there forever!!

[mzmolly]

5. Well, he's very busy - but not aerobically.

:P

[Southsideirish]

3. Hey, I just noticed your great sign - I only wish it were reversed!

[mzmolly]

4. I'll try and reverse it for P/C reasons.

;)

[jpgray]

6. Until the time you bring a pipe wrench and bury him in the wilderness

:D

But running is a *great* way to chase away the clutter in your head, and that clutter often causes or exacerbates an argument. I totally agree. :thumbsup: