Never a cross word.

My parents had a long and happy marriage based on the fact that dad always maintained that he wore the trousers........and mum just let him believe it!

henetha

My husband would hardly ever row.
I could count on one hand the rows we had in 32 years of marriage.
He just used to walk out and go to the
pub.

That's one way of never having a cross word 😀

My husband would hardly ever row.
I could count on one hand the rows we had in 32 years of marriage.
He just used to walk out and go to the
pub.

After 47 years of marriage I'd say we no longer have arguments, more a robust debate. We both know that a measure of compromise will be needed and seem to get there without actually falling out.

Amusingly, our little dog Alfie always comes and sits by me, leaning against my leg during these conversations 🐕
It's a running joke that he knows whose side he's on and who's right! 🤣

We have been married for 45 years and had plenty of rows and do bicker a lot too. Still here though. I am a very tolerant person.

kittylester

We have been married 54 years in October. We have had lots of cross words and I think that's the sign of a healthy relationship.

I think this too.
How can people possibly iron out the creases in a marriage without applying a hot iron?
And don’t know of any friends or relatives who didn’t encounter creases in their marriage.

We have been married 54 years in October. We have had lots of cross words and I think that's the sign of a healthy relationship.

Or one of them goes out of the room slamming the door before there is an opportunity for a row. Then after a while acts as if nothing has happened …til the next time.

It might be that they disagree gently and discuss everything tactfully and kindly, on the good side.

On the bad side, one constantly gives in to the more dominant one (and probably resents them for it)

I think it may be possible.

In my experience, it can be because one person continually gives way to the other.
Maybe I am cynical. I could well be.