In the wake of the holiday season, we are reminded that familial relations can be difficult and often quite complex. We have all had an uncomfortable holiday dinner. What should be a joyous time of year does not always pan out that way. Recently, a Bullhead City man and woman found this out in an unhappy fashion. The couple got involved in a fight that ended with mutual alleged threats of domestic violence.

The couple found themselves in a thorny situation as they both threatened to kill each other. The woman wished to leave their home, but the man pushed her into a wine rack in order to prevent her exit. Events escalated from this point and a resolution to their clash could not be found. Cops soon arrived on the scene and arrested both individuals.

In addition to a charge of domestic violence, the woman had drug paraphernalia in plain sight, piling on to her already difficult situation. The couple is awaiting trial at which they can hopefully resolve their relationship problems.

The stress of holidays and domestic conflict can make people to do terrible things to each other. We must understand that as tension mounts, an already complex situation can become completely mind-boggling. Though we must always hope that disagreements are settled without violence or threats of violence, there are moments when people have lapses of good judgment and do things they regret. We can only hope that things turn around for this couple and they move toward a more stable relationship.

Source: Mohave Daily News, "Domestic dispute includes alleged threats of violence," Rod Cayton, Jan. 4, 2012