Conflict over priorities from "summary" of The Lover's Dictionary by David Levithan
We argued about little things, like where to go for dinner or whose turn it was to do the dishes. We argued about big things, like where to live or whether to get married. It wasn't the arguing that was the problem; it was what the arguing represented. Our conflicts were never really about where to eat or whose turn it was to clean up. They were about our priorities. I wanted to travel the world and see new places. You wanted to settle down and start a family. I wanted to focus on my career and climb the corporate ladder. You wanted to pursue your passion for art and creativity. Our conflicting priorities were like two puzzle pieces that just didn't fit together. No matter how hard we tried to compromise, it always felt like one of us was sacrificing something essential. ...
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