Relationship issues.
Who doesn't have them? Thankfully we can work through most issues with communication.
Do you have a spouse who controls the television? You know what I mean- one minute you are watching food network by yourself and the next minute, in he comes, picks up the remote and turn the channel.
With no regard to your feelings for what you are watching.
This can be very frustrating and angering.
This is one relationship issue that can be dealt with pretty easily.
First, you need to pick a time when neither of you are watching TV.
Sit down with him and ask if you can come up with some sort of schedule for TV time, as this is an issue for you.
Let him know that you feel it is disrespectful when he comes in and just turns the channel without your consent.
Communication is the best way to resolve relationship issues in a marriage or union.
However, there is a right way and a wrong way to approach issues.
The correct way to is try to have a conversation when you are outside of the issue.
In this case, it should be while you are not in front of the TV and neither of you are angry about the television at the moment.
The wrong way is to try to settle something during an argument.
People argue because they want to be right.
No one wins when you try to negotiate while in the middle of an argument.
Perhaps you can work out a system where you have control certain nights and he has control other nights.
Also, there should be a firm rule that when one person walks in the room where the other has the television on, that person asks "are you watching this, or is it okay if I find something else? Many times, just this simple courtesy will go a long way towards cooperation and lessen feelings of resentment.
If your spouse doesn't act like this is something they are willing to compromise on, then arrange to get another television for a different part of the house.
Relationship issues can be difficult to solve at times, but with proper communication you have a fighting chance.