9 AM: Already Jonesing for a Nap? Watch a Quick Movie.

When you haven’t been in relationship for a while, it’s amazing how quickly it is to forget about the little fights.

The little fights are infuriating. They’re often over nothing: what to eat, an implied tone, one person being late, a bit of jealousy. But when resolved and then forgotten with a kiss-and-make-up, those seemingly-insignificant team victories are what strengthen the bond.

One Morning in Italy, a short film by Oscar Boyson (HBO’s Neistat Brothers, Frances Ha) chronicles just that. It’s a “love letter to cliché, gesture, perspective, and the harmony and discord that lies between them.”

The couple’s argument stems from deeper issues brought out by a snap-happy tourist after a night spent menage à trois-gether — TBD on sleeping arrangements, though props are in order for their matching pajamas. But it often takes an outside catalyst in life to shake us up like dormant snow globes who’ve been craving an emotional blizzard. It’s why we get quiet when someone asks, “What’s wrong?” It’s why we start fights.

“Do you really love me?” is far more complicated than the aforementioned little fights; “Why don’t you show it?” is a lot trickier to navigate than, “What Chinese restaurant should we order from tonight?” But a satisfying resolve, regardless of context, is always a step forward. And whether or not the relationship lasts, it’s all part of growing up.

So, if you’re going to fight (couples: you are), at least do it in nice pajamas.

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If you’re not, just wear them to be comfortable. Sleepy Jones’ own Andy Spade said, “How many great ideas do we conceive in a three-piece suit?”

And before we all go on with our days, can I get a team vote on the dude’s hair tucked into his hat?

New man bun?

Nay or yay?

[One Morning in Italy by Oscar Boyson with Andy Spade of Sleepy Jones]