Nataly 38 #1 November 15, 2012 It's odd to me that things will seem to be going well, we will be at a lovely restaurant, enjoying a lovely meal, and then BAM - out of nowhere, a MASSIVE (and ridiculous) argument spoils the evening. And the thing is, on some level I can't even be bothered to properly argue or take things seriously, because all I'm thinking is "there is no point in arguing over something so trite - something *else* must be going on"... We eventually drop it (anyway it's going nowhere), and things eventually smoothe over... But it happens again, and again, and again... I find myself wondering... - Do French people simply enjoy the occasional heated debate? - Am I so insensitive that I just don't "get it" at all? - Am *I* causing the arguments somehow? *sigh*... Just seems such a pointlesss waste of energy... If only there was some unbelievable make-up-sex involved, but no... An argument usually means *no* nooky... So that's not good... "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #2 November 15, 2012 It's a malfunction...chop it before it hurts ya! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiverMike 5 #3 November 15, 2012 Quote t's a malfunction...chop it before it hurts ya! +1 For the same reason I jump off a perfectly good diving board. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HighJB 0 #4 November 15, 2012 Quote - Do French people simply enjoy the occasional heated debate? Yes and no All the French do not behave the same. We are not that boring ça passe ou ça frotte Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingRhenquest 1 #5 November 15, 2012 If you or the other person involved grew up in a household where arguments and strife were common, at some level you'll think that's what a relationship is supposed to be and try to start an argument. It really doesn't have to be that way. Also if you're young you might still find drama to be entertaining. Another decade or so and it'll just be tiresome. You should know who the instigator is. If not, pay more attention and see if you can spot the early warning signs. Maybe then you can shut it down before it gets started. You could always just agree with everything, too, in the interest of keeping the peace. Kind of like this: http://www.southparkstudios.com/clips/154975/buca-di-faggonciniI'm trying to teach myself how to set things on fire with my mind. Hey... is it hot in here? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #6 November 15, 2012 The French have to argue cause they won't fight. It takes two to argue, so yes, you are causing it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #7 November 15, 2012 Quote If only there was some unbelievable make-up-sex involved, but no... need some help ?? scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HighJB 0 #8 November 15, 2012 Quote The French have to argue cause they won't fight. Beating the lady is a better option for you ? your choice ça passe ou ça frotte Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loch1957 0 #9 November 15, 2012 I had a wife like that, its not a French thing. She was raised where both parents argued a lot, it was normal to her.Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #10 November 15, 2012 Quote Quote If only there was some unbelievable make-up-sex involved, but no... need some help ?? Yes.. That would be unbelievable...Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
