Torture

Contrary to popular
belief, the Chinese did
not invent water
torture. A lawyer
did. He'd strap you
down and intermittent
drops of water would
hammer your fore-
head until your sanity
submitted.

Fortunately,
relationships do not
condone this kind
of behavior—

They're much more subtle.

Disagree
over beers, then finish
yours first, and the silence
you endure until the last
drop is drunk
might persuade you to
go find that
lawyer.