Annoying behavior from your partner is nothing new; we all have a habit or two that our partners might find insufferable. In fact, one poll of 2,000 people revealed that people think their partner is "the most annoying person in the world."
While that sounds harsh, it may be the truth for many partners on this list. We've scoured the Internet and found the most angering examples of boyfriends and husbands acting in ways that make their partners' blood boil. Opened cabinets, piles of undone dishes, and just general untidiness: just looking at them can make you furious!
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Gone For Two Weeks. My Husband Piled His Clothes By The Washer Instead Of Doing His Own Laundry
I would leave them right where he left them. You know how to do it so go take care of your mess.
My Mom's Boyfriend Threw Away My 9 Year Old Collection Of LEGO Just Because I Hadn't Played With It In A While. There Are Sets From The 1990s In There And Also Sets In The Harry Potter Series
My Wife Said Measure The Door, I Told Her All Doors Are The Same Size
The same poll where people said that their partner is the most annoying person on the planet revealed the most annoying habits people cite their partners having, too. The most common pet peeves people mentioned are snoring, passing wind, loudness, messiness, and rudeness.
The less common offenses include never listening, talking through TV shows, being bad with money, leaving crumbs on the kitchen counter, using their phone mid-conversation, and tossing their dirty clothes onto the bedroom floor. Despite that, 41% of the respondents said they secretly love these bad habits and wouldn't have their partner any other way.
My Husband's Empty Contact Cases. And The Garbage 2 Ft Away
My Husband Will Never Close A Draw Or Shut A Cupboard
My Husband Insisted This Chicken Was Perfectly Cooked
According to Mary Jo Rapini, M.Ed, LPC, the bad habits our partners have aren't the problem. We are. "Everyone has blind spots and what annoys you in others is often a reflection of yourself," she writes. She claims that we project our controlling needs onto our partners, be it about a pristine kitchen or a clothes-free bedroom floor.
"If you're honest with yourself, you should be able to see flaws or weaknesses within yourself," she observes. "No one expects you to be perfect; thinking you are superior or better than others is not mentally healthy. Living a life where you see flaws in everyone but yourself will lead to a very lonely and limited life."
Is This Grounds For Divorce? Does Anyone Else Empty The Dishwasher Like This?
My Boyfriend:“Don’t Put The Socks Away, I’ll Still Wear Them“
My Husband 'Helping' By Consolidating All Our Pasta
A 2003 study suggests that men and women find different things annoying in their partners. What annoys men are things that threaten their autonomy, for example, jealousy, their partner's moodiness, etc. For women, in turn, it's about the behaviors that threaten the relationship: condescension, aggression, being emotionally distant, and so on.
BF Put An Empty Box Of Double-Stuffed Oreos Back In The Pantry
Never Letting My BF Stock The Tp Again
My Partner Moves The Drain Catch Out Of The Way Before He Rinses His Cereal Bowl In The Sink. We Do Not Have A Garbage Disposal
No problem until he gets the plumbers bill ! ( told you so sweetness)
In a previous interview for Bored Panda, clinical psychologist Forrest Talley, Ph.D., offered some advice on how to differentiate between bad habits that are just minor annoyances and those that are deal-breakers. First, consider whether your partner cares about the impact their bad habits have on you. Maybe what you're calling an infuriating bad habit is just a personal quirk.
Husband Leaves His Dirty Clothes And Boots On Just Changed Sheets
I Asked My Husband To Stir My Drink, Aaaaand This Is What He Did. Thank You. Exactly What I Had In Mind
Brand New $72 Moisturizer. Husband Said He Needed Something For His Elbows
Second, consider if your behavior is reasonable. Echoing what Mary Jo Rapini said about projecting your controlling tendencies, Talley, too, suggests that it may be a "you" problem. "Let's be honest; all of us are capable of overreacting," he told Bored Panda.
The Boyfriend Left A Sharpie In His Jeans Pocket The One Time I Didn't Check Them
I don't know what's worse, the behaviour of so many partners or the token few in the comments section coming up with excuses for the behaviour... These days both men and women tend to work, yet women still do the vast majority of housework and childcare. You are supposed to be their partner, not their child, partners help.
The State My Husband Leaves Our Kitchen In
My Husband’s Attempt To Fold A Fitted Sheet
However, perhaps the most important thing to ask yourself is whether you can live with these "quirks" or "bad habits" long term. "For example, if every time he eats something, the love of your life smacks his lips loudly and slurps, can you imagine sitting across the table listening to that for years upon years?" Talley recommends asking yourself.
I Bought A Spoon With A Built In Rest That Keeps The End Up Because My BF Always Makes A Mess With Them. This Is How He's Left It
How To Get Out Of Doing Laundry
How My Boyfriend Stores His Cords
Relationships are about choosing your battles, Talley told us back then. "If the behavior appears innocent and harms nothing other than your sense of annoyance, try to let it go. No relationship is perfect, and every good relationship is packed to the brim with compromise and forgiveness."
We Had 6 Sliders Left Over From Dinner Last Night, And This Is How My Fiance Stored The Leftovers
Are You Kidding Me? You Drove It Last Night, Even Came Back Home To Get The Gas Can For Someone That Had Ran Out Of Gas And This Is How You Leave My Car? Glad I Didn't Go Into Labor Over Night. It's A Good Thing I Love You
How My Husband Cut The Pie
However, that doesn't mean that we have to completely overlook every gross and questionable habit our partners have. "Those things that annoy you today will very likely annoy you five years from now," Talley explained. "Consider all the qualities of the person you are with and weigh this against how disruptive the annoying behavior is to your relationship. The results of this comparison will tell you whether to put energy into making changes or simply let it go."
My Husband Wanted A Bagel, Apparently
I Asked My BF To Freeze The Leftover Meat And This Is How He Did It
Husbands Bedside Cup Holder
The key to avoiding drama about infuriating habits is in the ability to listen and empathize with your partner, whether you're the offender or the annoyed one. The Gottman Institute, for example, found that 81% of men who don't listen to their partners are more likely to have their relationship end.
My Husband Unnecessarily Seasoned The Stainless Steel Pans I Bought Today, Making Them Look Burnt And Like They’ve Been Used For Years
Fiancé Regularly Leaves Dirty Clothes Directly Next To The Hamper
My Boyfriend Going To My Female Friend's Place Multiple Times A Week Despite Him Claiming He's "At Work"
So, Pandas, how furious are you after scrolling through this list? Have you got any annoying and infuriating habits of your partner to share with us? Feel free to go off in the comments. And if you want to see more moments that made people rethink their relationships, head over here and here!
My BF Offered Me Half His Banana
The Way My Partner Stores Produce He Already Cut Into
My Husband Swears He Doesn’t Hog The Covers And Says I Framed Him Last Night
My Boyfriend Told Me This Was Just The Top Of His Canoe When He Was On His Trip This Weekend
I don't understand this one....is she implying that he was with someone when he said he was alone? Is that the top of someone's head? EDIT- Checked the original reddit post and yeah, looks like he cheated 😑
Where The Toilet Paper Goes vs. Where My Husband Chose To Put It
This is on purpose. He does it to annoy you because he thinks you asking him to do normal everyday chores is nagging. It will never stop. You will simply take over and become his maid.
I Made Brownies. My Fiance Wanted To Irritate Me
Rate My Husband's Paint Job. "It'll Be Fine After A Second Coat"
Who Does This To The Cream Cheese?
Imo There's Too Much "Waste" When My BF Cuts His Strawberries
The Way My BF Opened A Pack Of Clorox Wipes
And *this * Is Why I Can't Trust My Husband To Put A Load Of Washing Going
So I Just Learned That Apparently This Is How My Husband Eats A Sandwich?! Thanks In Advance For Your Thoughts And Prayers For Our Family During This Difficult Time.
If that sandwich is just for him. Why is that wrong. He should eat any sandwich anyway he likes.
Are These Really Still Ok?
THey will be next year when Trump's tariffs triple the cost of shoes.