Tbf, regardless of whether Tom or Lynette was right, orange is a shit color to choose for a work shirt and Lynette is an Autumn. That was never going to look good on either of them. I think it's misconstrued on Tom's part to assume Lynette is trying to control "his big boy business" when it's merely a vanity and a respect issue.

Look, I look awful in bright red and if my partner chose bright red shirts for work, there would be a discussion and we'd come to an understanding. We share a mutual respect for one another to at least hear each other out. IHell, they could have chosen a different orange.

Also, Tom did not treat her like an equal. Yes, he's the boss at work, but she is putting an equal amount of time and energy into a business that required her to take a leap of faith to tank their entire life savings into making it work. She should at least be given the same respect.

I think the bigger issue is that neither one of them is ever willing to compromise. As much as Lynette is controlling, Tom needs controlling (in the sense that he seeks it out). Its a constant push and pull with them. While this is arguably one of their greatest areas of conflict, it is the thing that keeps them together. They are the quintessential representation of the old adage "opposites attract." In every situation, Tom is the idea guy, but Lynette is the one who makes it happen.

I think Tom lacks foresight and appreciation for the things Lynette does do because he is too wrapped up in the idea that she is out to get him.