Battle of the Sexes - A Game in Progress

What's this Game About?

This is the Card Game of Life. It's a card game for two players.
There are some basic rules that apply, but rules are subject to change at any time.
You may invent more rules as you go along if you please.
Discussion is encouraged but optional.

Ultimate goal of the game is to win, of course.

To win, you must top your partner's cards at as many turns as possible.

What are the rules of this fascinating game?

All cards are dealt out.

Low Trumps beat each other in the order shown.
High Trumps beat Low Trumps but can be canceled out by the appropriate Other High Trump.

Cards may be combined and then have to be canceled out with the appropriate counter-cards.

Outsider cards may be thrown in at any point in the game.

Killer cards instantly win whatever the partner answers.

Any card may be escalated. De-escalation cards counter escalation cards.

  Additional Rules

Women are dealt two more "Disturbed" cards.
Hitting your partner is only allowed if you are Uli. In which case the partner has to enjoy it or lose a turn.

What cards are there?

Card Order

1. Low Trumps

   Disturbed
   Seriously Disturbed
   Completely Nuts
   

2. High Trumps/Other High Trumps

   I am going out for a night on the town with the boys.
   Your friends are more important to you than I.

   I'll work late tonight, honey.
   All you care about is your work.

   Do I look fat in this dress?
   I love you no matter what size you are. (Backhanded Compliment Card)

   You just don't understand me.
   That's because I'm from another country.

   Nag, nag, nag. Do you have your period?
   You're sleeping on the couch tonight.

   I do all the work to bring home the bacon and you just sit at home.
   You ruined my career by wanting to have kids.

   It was your turn to take out the trash.
   Oh yeah? And it was your turn to empty the dishwasher.

   Your food just doesn't taste as good as my Mom's.
   Your Mom doesn't have to put up with you criticising every step of the recipe.

   Do you even still love me anymore?
   I don't have to tell you that I love you all the time. You'll see that from what I'm doing.

3. Killer Cards

   I have a migraine.
   Do you think I'm a mind reader?
   So today's your birthday, huh?
   My biological clock is ticking.
   I am moving to my mother's.
   Chocolate Card (women only)
   Football Card (men only)
   

4. Outsider Cards

   My friend says I could do much better than you.
   My friends' wives are not half as complicated as you are.
   My mother warned me about you.
   

5. Escalation Cards

   Cheating on your spouse
   Going to a hooker
   Owning "Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus"
   

6. De-Escalation Cards

   Bringing Flowers
   Opening the door wrapped in cellophane
   Cooking Dinner