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Let's say Leras & Ati were characters in a sitcom (called Opposites Attract). They're a volatile married couple, and here are the things they fight about...and, just maybe, one thing they always agree on.

1. Where they should get dinner

Leras: Let's go to Madam Pizza's Pizzaria! Ati: We ALWAYS go to Madam Pizza! Let's try somewhere new! Leras: No! I like Madam Pizza! Ati: You always order the same thing! Leras: Because I know I like it!

2. Fashion

Ati: Leras...it's time to let your Heavy Metal Rocks shirt go. Leras: What? Why? Ati: It's more hole than shirt! Leras: It's comfy! Ati: It shows BOTH of your nipples! And your stomach! Leras: It's my favorite shirt! Ati: It's time to let it go to the great Shirt Dumpster in the Sky. Leras: NOOOOOOO

3. Fashion Part II

Ati: You know what would make you even hotter and cooler? Leras: I'm not getting my ears pierced! Ati: Who said ears plural? Just one ear is extra cool! Leras: W-What is it with you and earrings??

4. Redecorating

Leras: Ow! I bumped my shin because you rearranged the furniture again! Ati: ...I moved the couch one inch forward so I could reach the coffee table. Leras: Why would you do something so extreme??

5. Redecorating Part II

Leras: Ati...I've decided to give your whole "repainting the house" thing a try. Ati: R-Really?? Leras: I got these paint swathes. I am okay with any of them, so you can pick. Ati: Wow! Ati: ... Ati: Eggshell... Off-white... Pale mist... Ati: ... Ati: Leras, these are all white. Leras: I know, isn't it great?? Ati: Our walls are already white!

6. Taking Out the Trash

Ati: Well...our trash is full. Ati: Don't worry; I'll take it out. Ati: Yes, it is very stinky. Yes, it is very heavy. Yes, the journey down to the apartment dumpster might change me. Forever. Ati: But I will do it. For us. Leras: ...Not everything has to be a huge act of self-sacrifice, you know. Ati: Just promise you'll remember me...

7. Voting

Leras: Ugh. Why is "straight party ticket" even an option? Ati: ...I'm surprised you don't like that sort of thing. Leras: What do I care about parties? I want a straight incumbent ticket! Leras: Incumbents are always the right choice! Ati: ... Ati: Our current mayor is embezzling money from a children's hospital. Leras: I don't see what you're getting at.

8. Entertainment

Leras: What are you watching? The reruns of my show are on! Ati: I'm watching these storm chasers! Leras: Why? The storms are nowhere near us. Ati: I know. Ati: I'm just hoping to, you know. See a tornado destroy a town. Leras: ... Leras: You have problems.

9. Leras's Dirty Tricks

[Ati and Leras are in the car--Leras is driving] Ati: Wow! I can't believe we're taking the day off work to go to the beach! Leras: Actually...I was lying about that. Leras: I'm taking you to a doctor's appointment. Ati: Y-You tricked me?! Ati: IS THIS DOOR CHILDLOCKED?! Leras: It's for your own good. :)

10. Ati's Dirty Tricks

Ati: It's your turn to do the dishes, Leras. Leras: Yeah, yeah. I'll get to it. Ati: ... Ati: [mimicking Leras's mother's voice] I can't believe my own son is being lazy after his husband so kindly asked for help. Leras: Y-You stop that!

And the one thing they always agree on...