Get Up And Do Something: How to avoid arguments after work

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How to avoid arguments after work Nov 27th 2012, 11:17 How awesome would it be if you could walk through the door after work, shed the stress of your day, and immediately launch into some quality bonding time with your mate? Well, this isn't the set of The Brady Bunch, people. Research shows that the hour after you get home from your job is a dicey time for couples—it's often marked by moodiness and bickering, especially nowadays with job satisfaction levels at record lows. Throw in a hectic commute, a growling stomach, and a few buzzing gadgets reminding you of tomorrow's to-do list, and the phrase "Honey, I'm home" seems more like a warning sign than a warm greeting. "I call it the adult tantrum hour," says couples mediator Laurie Puhn, author of Fight Less, Love More. "We've been holding our tongues all day, so coming home means you can let loose with—or lash out at—your partner."

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