"I felt that this must be what it would be like to be married to someone, a constant back and forth of bickering, watching out for any stray comment in a conversation that might be corrected,"
He describes a relationship filled with ongoing debates and subtle battles for dominance. The focus is on gaining every advantage, aiming to win the ongoing struggles without ever allowing a single point to be conceded, illustrating the tension and competitiveness that can characterize close relationships.