The Petty Battles That Can Tear Couples Apart A recent letter to Prudence's advice column highlights the often overlooked world of marital nitpicking.
Amidst discussions on trans identity and old fashioned manners, one letter catches our attention: a man whose girlfriend's insistence on tidying up after his popcorn filled nights is driving him to distraction.
The writer, "J," takes a refreshingly pragmatic approach to the situation. Rather than getting worked up over minor infractions – the left behind popcorn bag, the unsoaked cereal bowl – he chooses to let it go.