15 Types of Fights and What They Say About Your Relationship

Statistics show that finances are the leading cause of stress in a relationship, and many relationships have been brought to their breaking point by an expensive handbag or a pair of killer seats to a football game.

What it says about your relationship: This signals some control issues regarding money, and also one person's poor appreciation for a well-crafted purse.

This fight is so common and as old as time. In fact, the words "I need my space" were probably first said by cro-magnon man when he wanted more time away from his mate to hunt woolly mammoths.

What it says about your relationship: One person in the relationship is feeling claustrophobic. If someone says they need more space, you should probably give it to them. As long as they don't expect you to be waiting around to clean the pelts.

Then again, if you're finding yourself eating way too many single servings of mac 'n' cheese while you watch Neflix alone, you might start wondering if you're in a relationship at all.

What it says about your relationship: The other person is minutes away from starting the 'I Need More Space' fight.

If someone could come up with the equation for deciding the ideal amount of sex to have, they'd win the Nobel Prize. Or at least whatever prize is given for sex equations. For now, you and your partner might have the occasional disagreement of how much and how often.

What it says about your relationship: Congratulations! It says you're having sex.

But there's always the possibility of having too much of a good thing, and maybe you're finding yourself singing, "Is that all there is?" a little too often. This fight is usually followed by one of you forcing the other to go to a museum or a foreign film.

What it says about your relationship: You're a couple of show-offs.

Is it too much to ask for your partner to be an all-knowing, mind-reading clairvoyant for goodness sake? It's exhausting having to spell everything out.

What it says about your relationship: When someone says, "Do you expect me to read your mind?" that person is clearly lazy and has not interested in honing his psychic skills.

This is a common fight among couples with kids. Also called the, "Why Don't You Have My Back" fight. It usually centers around curfews, bedtimes and candy being consumed.

What it says about your relationship: You need to work on getting on the same page regarding discipline. Or one of you needs to just start getting better at hiding the contraband M&Ms.

Maybe your partner's friend drinks too much or smells really bad. Or maybe he's an ungrateful bastard who made a mean comment about your lasagna that was your grandmother's recipe. (Seriously, don't ever come over again, Brad.) Whatever the case, you might not always love your partner's BFFs.

What it says about your relationship: Your partner needs to find new friends.

With all the technology available today, there's no reason why you shouldn't know where your partner is every second of every minute of every day. That's what texting was invented for.

What it says about your relationship: You might have insecurity issues. Also, your partner needs a new phone with better reception.

You are probably having this fight because there is an empty beer bottle on the couch. Or a motorcycle in the middle of the living room. Or because they are pointing at your stomach and suddenly realized you're pregnant.

What it says about your relationship: There is a serious breakdown of communication going on and one of you needs new glasses.

You are having this fight because one of you woke up this morning and said to yourself, "Today I will only tell the truth."

What it says about your relationship: There is honesty and transparency between the two of you. And you have terrible timing.

This is bound to happen at some point in your relationship—you'll be casually checking out someone who is not your partner, and you won't be very good at hiding it.

What it says about your relationship: You need to work on issues of jealousy and fear of losing the other person. Also a pair of horse blinders couldn't hurt.

Sometimes it isn't a human who comes between couples. There might be resentment if you feel like he cares more for Fido than he cares for you.

What it says about your relationship: Being jealous of a dog reveals feelings of insecurity. And obviously it's time for someone to get a cat.

Ahh, in-laws. So much joy. So much pain. So many reasons to have "Mother-In-Laws: Can't Live With 'Em, Can't Kill 'Em" printed on a mug.

What it says about your relationship: You don't have time to be reading relationship stories on the internet—your in-laws are about to show up and point out all the dust on your coffee table. Get cleaning!

When fighting becomes just a normal activity for you, like taking a shower or pouring a cup of coffee.

What it says about your relationship: If your fights have turned into fights about your fights, it might be time to step back and take a hard look at your reasons for being together. Life is too short to be miserable! Trust me, don't fight me on this.