Like most things in life, when it comes to relationships it’s often the little things that matter the most. And unfortunately, that can also mean that it’s the smallest disagreements that can wreak the most havoc on your relationship. This post from Jezebel reminds us just how disastrous the little arguments can be, and what you can do to help stop them in their tracks. It's often the little differences between two coupled up people that can signify some of the biggest disparities in personality traits and general life values like a preference towards smoking, a tendency towards being a homebody (or the opposite), and a desire for adventure. If two people in a couple don't feel the same way about these and other seemingly minor issues, the continuous disagreements can take their toll and build up over time. Some of the findings in article are surprising, such as the fact that overall, women tend to be less satisfied than men in long-term relationships, but some of the stats are pretty straight forward (like how both men and women tend to be more satisfied and less stressed out in relationships that don't involve serious factors like shared children).

Read the full article here: It’s the Little Disagreements That Tear a Marriage Apart