Bickering couples argue 2455 times per year

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The average couple bickers a massive 2,455 times every year, it has been discovered. Leaving many people wondering if they are with the right partner.

Researchers found not listening to what their other half is telling them is the main course of strife, followed by money worries, spending issues and laziness around the house.

It also emerged disputes over who watches what on television, the choice of evening meals and snoring also regularly spark minor spats.

Incredibly, sex - particularly a lack of it or the timing of a romp - also causes around 88 mini feuds every 12 months.

Over-spending on impulsive or unnecessary purchases leads to a further 109 disputes every single year and what to eat for dinner leads to a barney almost twice a week.
BREAKDOWN OF ARGUMENTS (Per Year)
Not listening 112
Over spending 109
Money 108
Laziness 105
One of you snoring 102
Bills 98
What to eat for dinner 92
Driving too fast 91
Walking past stuff that needs taking up the stairs 90
Dirty house 90
What to watch on television 89
Disciplining the children 88
Dirty washing left around the house 88
When to have sex 87
Taking each other for granted 84
Childrens' bedtime 83
Getting home late from work 82
Not taking washing out of the machine 82
One of you getting in the way in the kitchen 82
Treading mud into the house 80
Spoiling the children 79
Who should cook the evening meal 79
Swearing in front of the children 79
Not closing cupboard doors 79
Parking the car 77
Not answering your phone 76
Failing to say please/thank you 75
Not saying "I love you" 69

TOTAL ARGUMENTS PER YEAR - 2,455

The figures were revealed in a study carried out among 3,000 people who are married or in relationships by esure home insurance.

Yesterday Nikki Sellers, Head of home insurance at esure, said: "The fact of the matter is that bickering on a daily basis is all part of being in a normal, healthy relationship.

"Unfortunately, our research suggests couples are actually rowing up to seven times a day and although it can be about the smallest things, this does seem quite a lot.

"But the normal co-habiting couple will have to put up with each other's daily annoyances - even if things such as housework, what to have for dinner, cleanliness and the television can prove to be very irritating."
 
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