Giggity! Doc Reveals the Saucy Secrets Behind Couple Fights (and How to Score)

Tone Deaf? More Like Tone De LIGHT ful (For Arguments That Is!)

Alright! So this fancy pants psychologist Dr. Travers says the number one reason couples are at each other's throats is... wait for it... tone of voice! Giggity! Apparently a little sarcasm or an eye roll can send your partner spiraling faster than I can say 'Alright!'. He calls it 'contempt,' which let's be honest sounds like something I'd order at a fancy French restaurant. But hey if a raised voice is all it takes to start a fight maybe I should try it sometime. 'Hey Lois nice dress... NOT!' Giggity! Just kidding... mostly.

Family Feud: When Momma's Boy Meets Daddy's Girl (Awkward!)

Next up it's family drama! According to Dr. Travers fighting about the in laws is a classic. One partner feels like they're always on the outside looking in especially when the spouse is always defending their own family. It's like 'Hey I thought *I* was your family now!' And when kids are involved? Forget about it! Everyone's got their own 'perfect' parenting style and suddenly you're arguing about whether Junior should get a time out or a good ol' fashioned spanking (kidding! mostly). What to do? Reassure your partner they are your priority! Giggity!

Chore Wars: The Dishes Are Done But the Relationship Is a Mess!

Ah chores. The bane of every couple's existence. It's never really about the dishes is it? It's about the *invisible load,* which apparently means all the mental gymnastics one partner does to keep the household running smoothly. You know like remembering to buy toilet paper and schedule the dog's grooming appointment. And according to this Doc nobody appreciates it! Well I appreciate a good vacuuming if you catch my drift. Gigity! The fix? Acknowledge the effort and divide the chores more fairly. Unless of course you're into that whole 'maid' fantasy. Then by all means let her do all the work. Giggity!

Communication Breakdown: Lost in Translation? More Like Lost in the Bedroom!

Now here's where things get tricky. Fighting about how you fight? It's like Inception but with more yelling. Apparently it's easy to get sidetracked by defensiveness criticism and good ol' stonewalling. The fix? Dr. Travers suggests a 'five second rule.' Pick a safe word to take a break before the fight gets too heated. Then when you come back actually listen to each other. You know the whole 'walk a mile in my shoes' thing. Unless those shoes are stilettos. Then maybe I'll just watch. Giggity!

Quagmire's Quickie Guide to Conflict Resolution (Giggity!)

Alright so here's my take on all this relationship mumbo jumbo. Communication is key. Listening is important. But let's be real sometimes a good distraction is all you need. Like say a romantic getaway to a deserted island. Or a spontaneous skinny dipping adventure. Or a well timed 'Giggity!' Whatever floats your boat fellas! Just remember a little laughter can go a long way... especially when you're trying to get her into the bedroom. Giggity!

Bonus Tip: When All Else Fails Blame the Dog (or the Cat!)

Seriously it works! 'Honey I swear I didn't leave my socks on the floor. Fido must have dragged them there!' Or 'The cat clearly hacked into our bank account and ordered that life sized cutout of Ryan Reynolds.' Desperate times call for desperate measures my friends. And if that doesn't work? Well there's always the good ol' 'Giggity!'