After another row between us, my partner broke the silence by saying, "This isn't working, is it?" It was like a huge weight had been lifted of me and I turned to her and said, "Thank God you feel the same way! The thought of living in a loveless relationship for years to come was overwhelming me. I'll start looking for somewhere to live first thing in the morning." As tears welled up in her eyes, she replied, "I was talking about the microwave..."