We're almost guaranteed to end up in a lot of awkward situations in life, but there's something about getting caught in the middle of a couple's fight that makes each minute feel like an hour.
And while an angry enough fight about a minor issue can put a damper on a good time, it's especially saddening when it's clear that the relationship is being plagued by some deep-seated issues that are making both parties miserable.
In such cases, the awkwardness isn't even the worst part because it's hard not to feel powerless in the face of serious problems coming between two people you care about.
But as one woman's story illustrates, we never really know when we're going to reach the limit of what we can take after we feel unheard and unappreciated.