02/12/2026
The Remote Control War
When we got married, we promised to share everything.
Dreams. Responsibilities. Dessert.
What we did not discuss… was the TV remote.
The first year was peaceful. We would politely ask,
“What would you like to watch?”
Now, years later, it sounds more like:
“What are we watching?”
Which actually means:
“What am I watching while you pretend it was your idea?”
One night, I reached for the remote at the same time my spouse did.
We froze.
Eyes locked.
The tension? Unmatched.
It was like a wildlife documentary.
Two fully grown adults… battling silently over a plastic rectangle.
“Let’s watch something educational,” my spouse said.
We ended up watching a cooking show.
Neither of us cooks.
Halfway through, I tried to casually slide the remote closer to me.
They noticed.
Oh, they noticed.
“You seem very interested in holding that remote,” they said calmly.
“I just like… responsibility,” I replied.
Eventually, we compromised.
We spent 20 minutes scrolling through options.
Did we watch anything?
No.
We both got tired and went to bed.
Marriage isn’t about winning arguments.
It’s about realizing that the real victory is…
…finding the remote the next day exactly where you hid it. 😌
If you'd like, I can write one about funny couple fights, anniversary expectations, or “who’s right vs. who’s married” next 😄
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