[unit91]

> I have a version of this argument with my wife every few weeks.

You make some good points here no doubt, but recycling is definitely not worth arguing with your wife over. Be loving and overlook her (perceived) faults.

[folkrav]

I'd argue that having (respectful) arguments is a pretty healthy thing for a couple.

[ada1981]

One solution to this problem is for one of you to develop a serious drug habit or to have an affair.