You shouldn't snap at your partner.
James was trying to concentrate on doing his taxes when his girlfriend interrupted him with a question about cartoons.
James wants his girlfriend to leave him alone, so he can concentrate.
James tells his girlfriend that he's stressed about the taxes and needs to be able to concentrate.
James tells his girlfriend not to bother him with childish questions.
James' girlfriend says that she'll leave him alone, and she goes to watch TV in another room.
James' girlfriend walks out of the house and spends the night at her best friend's place.