Being in a relationship means cheap date-nights. Falling asleep on the couch while watching comedy skits. Waking up to hot coffee and toast every so often.
It also means arguing. Sometimes about not much at all. People tire, get snappy, become peevish. They roll their eyes, they raise their voices, and they sit silently and awkwardly with their arms crossed in loud restaurants before apologising, smiling at the other person sheepishly, and getting on with their meal. But, for people who have experienced emotional abuse in their romantic relationships, arguing—be it over what movie to see, what dish to order, or who should put out the bins this time around—can feel fraught with danger.
