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No matter how ‘perfect’ your relationship is, no matter if you have the patience of a literal saint, there will come a moment in time when your partner is going to make you feel utterly exasperated. And it might be down to something small that they do at home. Something that frustrates you beyond all measure.

Our team here at Bored Panda has collected photos from all over the internet of the most hilariously annoying habits that some boyfriends and husbands have. Filling the fridge up with half-eaten jam jars and eating only the tops of muffins is just the tip of the iceberg! Get ready to have a good laugh, scroll down, and upvote your fave pics. Warning, if you like things extremely neat and tidy and everything in its proper place, these pics might make you feel deeply uncomfortable.

We reached out to Samantha Scroggin, the founder of the very witty 'Walking Outside in Slippers' parenting blog, to hear her thoughts on navigating chores and neatness at home, as well as just how important it is to look for compromises. Read on to see what she told us!

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I Went Grocery Shopping, And My Husband Put Everything Away. It's A Blue Box, So It Must Be A Pasta

I Went Grocery Shopping, And My Husband Put Everything Away. It's A Blue Box, So It Must Be A Pasta

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This happens all the time in our house… most recently, gum put away with the cat treats. 🫤

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Though there are exceptions, broadly speaking, women spend far more time doing housework than men, even in the West. This happens even in egalitarian marriages where women earn as much or even more than their husbands.

“Even as financial contributions have become more equal in marriages, the way couples divide their time between paid work and home life remains unbalanced,” the Pew Research Center notes. “Husbands in egalitarian marriages spend about 3.5 hours more per week on leisure activities than wives do. Wives in these marriages spend roughly 2 hours more per week on caregiving than husbands do and about 2.5 hours more on housework.”

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    I Asked My Husband To Buy Some Cheap Plastic Drinking Cups So That We Wouldn't Break Them. This Is What He Bought. And No, We Don't Have Kids

    I Asked My Husband To Buy Some Cheap Plastic Drinking Cups So That We Wouldn't Break Them. This Is What He Bought. And No, We Don't Have Kids

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are the best cups I’ve ever seen and I want them for my own. I’m 37 with no kids but I don’t care. Give me the dino cups!

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    My Husband Has Been Sticking These Rollers In Places I Can't Reach To Annoy Me. It's Working

    My Husband Has Been Sticking These Rollers In Places I Can't Reach To Annoy Me. It's Working

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    Bored Panda wanted to learn about tackling the topic of neatness in a marriage. Parenting blogger Samantha, from 'Walking Outside in Slippers,' was kind enough to shine the spotlight on the importance of compromise.

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    "Neatness is a scalding-hot topic in my happy 14-year marriage. My husband is not very tidy, to say the least, and neither am I. Except next to him I'm the queen of clean," she opened up to us.

    "He loves to leave his laundry in messy piles next to his side of the bed. I can't stand it and am always asking him to please clean up after himself. My husband makes a little effort sometimes to try to make me happy, but not nearly enough in my opinion," she said. 

    #4

    I Think My Husband Was Tired This Morning Because That Is The Dog Food And Not Coffee Beans

    I Think My Husband Was Tired This Morning Because That Is The Dog Food And Not Coffee Beans

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    My Soon-To-Be Ex-Husband Has Been Taking Advantage Of Local Food Banks "Just Because He Can," He Says But Ends Up Tossing Much Of It Out Because It Goes Bad

    My Soon-To-Be Ex-Husband Has Been Taking Advantage Of Local Food Banks "Just Because He Can," He Says But Ends Up Tossing Much Of It Out Because It Goes Bad

    He (and I) can easily afford to buy food. I can’t tell you how disgusting and wasteful this is. 

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This makes my blood boil. I know someone that does this same thing. Stupid thing is, they actually need the food, but he tosses it before his wife can use it and she refuses to leave him.

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    #6

    I Picked Up A Fancy Cake For My Husband On Our Anniversary

    I Picked Up A Fancy Cake For My Husband On Our Anniversary

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's one thing to forget the date but to forget about the anniversary at all, come on man.

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    "I've had to accept that if being a bit of a slob is my husband's worst trait, I'm a lucky wife. I think the bigger relationship lesson is about compromise and letting some things go. On both sides."

    Meanwhile, we were also curious about what couples can do to divide the household chores up in a fairer way. "My husband is not much for cleaning the house, so I made the decision to hire a house cleaning service that comes every two weeks," the founder of 'Walking Outside in Slippers' told Bored Panda how she solves this issue.

    "We both work full-time and are busy with the kids, and I'm not about to bear the brunt of all the cleaning. Fortunately, housecleaning is an expense we can budget for. I know that's not possible for everyone," she said.

    "That said, he does do all the cooking in our house while I pick up between housecleaning visits. So once again, compromise is so important in a relationship."

    #7

    I Was Looking Forward To Having Mini-Muffins For Breakfast This Morning, And This Is What I Found. He Ate The Top And Left This For Me

    I Was Looking Forward To Having Mini-Muffins For Breakfast This Morning, And This Is What I Found. He Ate The Top And Left This For Me

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every judge in the world would rule in your favour if this came to a murder trial.

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    #8

    My Husband Keeps Opening New Jars Of Jam Before He Finishes The Other Ones

    My Husband Keeps Opening New Jars Of Jam Before He Finishes The Other Ones

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    #9

    I Love My Husband. I Love Cheese. Brian, What The Hell?

    I Love My Husband. I Love Cheese. Brian, What The Hell?

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    Most of the photos in this list focus on either a chronic lack of neatness or a deep desire to avoid doing household chores. Of course, whether or not a person is tidy or the opposite will depend on their character, how they were raised, and what they value the most in life.

    Someone whose parents expected them to pick up after themselves and to look after their siblings, for example, might be more used to doing chores, consistently, and without grumbling. Meanwhile, someone who was coddled their entire life might not actually know how to do basic things like cook for themselves, do the laundry, and keep the entire house in order. They simply don’t have the skills or the habits. Or the truth might be something more grounded: they don't clean because they really hate cleaning. And many of us have at least one chore that we hate (e.g. vacuuming) and some that we don't mind doing (e.g. washing the dishes).

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    I'm Very Patiently Waiting For My Fiance To Wake Up So I Can Find Out Why There Is A Bite Mark In The Butter

    I'm Very Patiently Waiting For My Fiance To Wake Up So I Can Find Out Why There Is A Bite Mark In The Butter

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    #11

    How My Husband Wrote The Date That He Opened This Orange Juice

    How My Husband Wrote The Date That He Opened This Orange Juice

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    #12

    I Found My Husband's Stash Of Empty Wrappers

    I Found My Husband's Stash Of Empty Wrappers

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Come on, man. This is just childish and lazy behaviour. Clean up after your a**.

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    A person’s character, attitude, and values have a lot to do with how they treat their environment, too. Someone who’s completely focused on work or lost in a massive passion project might forget to wash the dishes, take out the trash, or eat. Or they might simply not be aware that their habits are causing a lot of tension at home. Their Trembling Tower of Trash might seem an obvious issue to a bystander, but this isn’t always the case for someone who’s spending their entire time in the same place.

    Meanwhile, an individual who knows that it’s important to balance personal goals with family life will carve out the time to help out with mundane tasks—even if they detest doing them. Being in a relationship and raising a family means being part of a team and taking on responsibilities that aren’t always pleasant but help keep everything running (semi) smoothly.

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    #13

    I Asked My Husband To Seal An Envelope For Mailing

    I Asked My Husband To Seal An Envelope For Mailing

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    My Husband Carries Doughnuts Vertically, And They Become Like This

    My Husband Carries Doughnuts Vertically, And They Become Like This

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, again, this is criminal. How can somebody do this? We all know this is gonna happen if you don't carry them carefully. WTF

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    #15

    I Asked My Boyfriend To Put Some Toilet Paper In The Bathroom

    I Asked My Boyfriend To Put Some Toilet Paper In The Bathroom

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    Life is full of these unpleasant grinds, both big and small, and they are unavoidable unless you happen to be extremely well-off and pay people to do, well, absolutely every menial task for you. However, you can look at the situation in a more practical way even without being a millionaire. You could, for instance, hire a cleaning service every few weeks to help out with the housework. You could also hire someone to clean the pool and mow the lawn. Every couple needs to determine for themselves where they might want to save on time and energy, rather than money.

    #16

    This Is How My Boyfriend Packed Up A Moving Box With Kitchen Stuff While I Was At Work

    This Is How My Boyfriend Packed Up A Moving Box With Kitchen Stuff While I Was At Work

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You should pick up that thing that has 'police' written on it, seems you need to give them a call /j

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    #17

    I Tore My Rotator Cuff, So My Husband Told Me He Would Finish The Interior Painting Downstairs Instead Of Me. Now He Says He's Done

    I Tore My Rotator Cuff, So My Husband Told Me He Would Finish The Interior Painting Downstairs Instead Of Me. Now He Says He's Done

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    Now here’s the core issue: people aren’t mind-readers. Nor is everyone an expert at picking up subtle hints and reading their partner’s tone and body language. Your partner might think that it’s obvious that they’re mad at you for failing to clear out the garage, again, just like you’ve been promising to do for the past six months. However, to you, things might not be so clear. This is why constant communication is so essential to a healthy and happy relationship.

    Ideally, you want to be as non-confrontational as possible while also not ignoring the problem: focus on the issue at hand, don’t be overly aggressive, and try to look for a solution instead of showing off how right you are (and how wrong your partner is). Remember—you’re a team. And you don’t want to end up in a massive argument that spans days or even weeks just because they like to stack the toilet paper up really high in the bathroom.

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    My Family Members Think Towels Will Dry Like This Or On The Floor

    My Family Members Think Towels Will Dry Like This Or On The Floor

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    My Fiance Refuses To Finish A Bottle Of Coke Before Opening Another One

    My Fiance Refuses To Finish A Bottle Of Coke Before Opening Another One

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A) Mix all partial Cokes into 2 Liter bottle-do not tell him B) Open all coke after purchase to take out carbonation C) Throw out all partial bottles once a day (while he is at work)

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    #21

    My Boyfriend "Washed The Dishes" And Left The Sink Like This

    My Boyfriend "Washed The Dishes" And Left The Sink Like This

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    According to ‘Glamour,’ couples should avoid blaming their partners. Saying how you feel instead of attacking them won’t get them all defensive. “If you lead with accusation or blame, they won't hear what you want them to hear. They're going to feel at fault and you won't get through,” explains New York-based couples psychotherapist Meg Batterson.

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    I Get Mad At My Boyfriend That He Finishes Everything In The House Without Buying A Replacement. Here's His Solution

    I Get Mad At My Boyfriend That He Finishes Everything In The House Without Buying A Replacement. Here's His Solution

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The rage of a thousand suns is burning within me right now. Why why why are people like this. Why do people think it's okay to do s**t like - it seems funny on the surface but it's so childish. Imagine trying to build a life with someone as lazy and immature as this. Ugh, so many of these are little tiny red flags.

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    #23

    I've Just Done My Business And Saw That "Someone" Left This. Yes, I'm Posting This, To Personally Call Out My Boyfriend

    I've Just Done My Business And Saw That "Someone" Left This. Yes, I'm Posting This, To Personally Call Out My Boyfriend

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    I Found My Boyfriend's Glass Bottles In The Freezer Like This

    I Found My Boyfriend's Glass Bottles In The Freezer Like This

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    At the same time, both sides should avoid name-calling and attacking each other’s character. Bringing up old issues or unrelated problems is also going to add fuel to the fire, instead of helping you look for a compromise that’ll actually satisfy both of you. It helps to think about the argument from an outsider's perspective and to try and see the humor in discussing each other's (lack) of neatness.

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    I Woke Up To This. My Husband Told Me Last Night "Not To Worry" About The New Shelving Unit. I Wasn't But I Should Have Been

    I Woke Up To This. My Husband Told Me Last Night "Not To Worry" About The New Shelving Unit. I Wasn't But I Should Have Been

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    My Husband Tried To Do The Laundry

    My Husband Tried To Do The Laundry

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is he lazy or is it a trick? If he does it badly maybe you will always do it, so he doesn't have to. Not that I'd ever do that.

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    Something else that’s important is making the effort to genuinely listen to your partner’s side of things, no matter what side of the argument you fall on. You need to show that you understand where they’re coming from and put yourself in their shoes (which may or may not be muddy and strewn about in the hall, and why you’re having the conversation in the first place).

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    I Brought Home A Couple Of Groceries. I Asked My Husband If He Could Put The Pizza Rolls In The Freezer. This Is What I Found

    I Brought Home A Couple Of Groceries. I Asked My Husband If He Could Put The Pizza Rolls In The Freezer. This Is What I Found

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    S**t like this gets to me - it's pure laziness! It's not funny or quirky - it's lazy! I've had this happen and holy s**t the amount of rage and fury that courses though your blood when you want to put some milk in your tea but guess what it's in the freezer and it's f*****g frozen.

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    I've Been Trying To Tell My Husband That Our Oven Runs Hot And He Should Cook Things At A Lower Temperature For Less Time. He Just Doesn't Believe Me

    I've Been Trying To Tell My Husband That Our Oven Runs Hot And He Should Cook Things At A Lower Temperature For Less Time. He Just Doesn't Believe Me

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    Which of these pics got to you the most, dear Pandas? Does your partner do anything similar? What mildly irritating habits do they have? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments. Meanwhile, for some more frustrating things that people do, check out Bored Panda's earlier feature right over here.

    #31

    The Way My Husband Unpacked The Book Boxes

    The Way My Husband Unpacked The Book Boxes

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    Instead Of Putting A Bag In The Trash, My Husband Puts It On The Counter For Me

    Instead Of Putting A Bag In The Trash, My Husband Puts It On The Counter For Me

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    My Husband's Version Of "The Kitchen Is Clean"

    My Husband's Version Of "The Kitchen Is Clean"

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    #34

    Pettiness Level 100,000,00. My Husband Was Angry This Morning, So He Decided He Was Only Making His Half Of The Bed

    Pettiness Level 100,000,00. My Husband Was Angry This Morning, So He Decided He Was Only Making His Half Of The Bed

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    The Way My Husband Stacks Up His Used Coffee Spoons And Won't Put Them In The Dishwasher

    The Way My Husband Stacks Up His Used Coffee Spoons And Won't Put Them In The Dishwasher

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    #36

    This Is How My Boyfriend Cuts An Avocado

    This Is How My Boyfriend Cuts An Avocado

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    My Boyfriend Tried To Wash A Pillow

    My Boyfriend Tried To Wash A Pillow

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well at least he tried to do laundry. Pretty funny. Will he clean up the mess though? That's the important question.

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    #38

    When My Husband Gets Mad At Me, He Puts Things Where I Can't Reach Them And He Also Hides My Step Ladder

    When My Husband Gets Mad At Me, He Puts Things Where I Can't Reach Them And He Also Hides My Step Ladder

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    #39

    My Husband Somehow Managed To Put His Cup Upside Down When Making Coffee This Morning

    My Husband Somehow Managed To Put His Cup Upside Down When Making Coffee This Morning

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    #40

    My Boyfriend Made Croissants This Way

    My Boyfriend Made Croissants This Way

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