Projo Offbeat Blog

Here's some health advice for you men out there. Get into an argument with your wife. It will be good for both of you. It will help you both live longer.

It's true. Spouses who fight live longer, according to a new study. And it's not because they're too mean to die. It's apparently good to let out all that emotion.

This is the best news since another study chronicled the health benefits of beer. There are other ways to improve your chances of living longer, such as eating right and exercising. But guys, arguing with your spouse doesn't even require getting off the couch.

In fact, if you spend enough time lounging on the couch, watching ballgames and old Rambo movies, it will probably increase your chances of sparking a life-extending argument.

And when you do get to your feet I'm recommending you drop your dirty socks on the floor and leave the toilet seat up.

If that doesn't work, ask your wife if she's ever noticed that she dances just like her mother.

Still not getting a rise out of her? Try one of these:

Tell her, "Nice try on the lasagna, honey. It's almost as good as my mom's."

Suggest that she invite her "cute friend (insert appropriate name here)" over the house more often.

Tell her, "On second thought, that new outfit does make you look like you've put on weight."

Go ahead, guys. Pick a fight. You'll live longer. That is, if your wife doesn't kill you.

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