It's good to openly communicate with your significant other.
Steve's wife has been sniping at him while they've been talking lately.
Steve wants to do something about it.
Steve tells his wife he feels like she's abusing him lately.
Steve starts sniping back at his wife to show her how he feels.
Steve's wife realizes, apologizes and promises to do better.
Steve's wife starts getting more and more rowdy with him, screaming at him.