You and John loved each other dearly; but when the rocky patches of your relationship came around, he often gave you the silent treatment.

Instead of apologizing, he would buy you things, make you breakfast in bed, etc. This has become a bit of a cycle. Last night you two had gotten into a heated argument—he slept on the couch.

He came into the bedroom the morning after, a plate of breakfast in hand. Once you sat up, he sat the plate on your lap. “Mornin’…” he muttered gruffly.