This week's Couples Court case could seem trivial at first, but it's a surprisingly common domestic dispute. And it's one that often speaks to deeper issues in relationships -- such as respect and taking your partner's concerns seriously.

It's also a tough one for which to find a good compromise ...

Dear Rik and Michele:

This might sound like a silly concern, but it's a big deal to me: I'm freezing! It's not so bad during these summer months, but it won't be long until it'll be winter again, and by then this won't seem that trivial to my husband and I.

For some reason, we just don't have compatible body temperatures. By the time the heat gets high enough that I'm finally feeling comfortable, my husband starts complaining about how hot he is. And he can really be a jerk about it!

When I set the thermostat too high, he tells me I must be sick or something -- or he whines about how much the electricity bill will be. It's bad enough that I'm never warm enough, but the worst part is that he insults and demeans me when he assumes that his temperature preference is normal and mine is weird.

I've heard these are the kinds of arguments that can break couples up. I'm not saying I'd leave him over it, but am I being oversensitive or is he being inconsiderate? I just want him to agree to a minimum temperature setting so I'll know how many sweaters I need to wear!

What do you say, Bull Pen jurors? Is she being a little too stiff, or is he just a hot head? Does she have a right to negotiate for a baseline temperature range in their house? Let's see if Judge Michele Mathews warms to our plaintiff's cause.

 

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