Or, as my dad always advised, &quot;Son---if you decide to get married.  Made sure to have separate residences to retreat to.&quot;<p>As a kid, I knew what he was getting at, but even then, I knew I would never have those funds.<p>(My parents fights were legendary.  My mom was at fault early on.  later it was my father&#x27;s fault?  It was a verbal battle, the minute he walked into the door.)