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No one’s immune to annoying habits; and by that, I mean both having them or finding them frustrating when others exhibit theirs. That’s likely one of the reasons people find weaponized incompetence so bothersome. It might not be a habit per se, but it does often entail people leaving empty cartons of milk in the fridge or failing to clean up after themselves, for instance.

These are just a couple of examples of such incompetence, often also referred to as strategic, when people pretend they are unable to perform a certain task—not well enough, at least—in order to avoid unwanted responsibility. Seeking to paint a clearer picture of what that is, we have gathered more examples on the list below, this time depicting boyfriends and husbands engaging in weaponized incompetence. Scroll down to view the images, but beware, some of them might make you quite annoyed just by looking at them.

#1

My Boyfriend's Job Title Is Actually "Solutions Engineer." This Was His Solution

Toilet paper roll mounted backward on holder showing weaponized incompetence by partner in home bathroom setting.

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    #2

    Husband’s Bedside Table That I Am Making A Point Of Not Doing For Him

    Cluttered nightstand with soda cans, bowls, a mug with a can inside, a hairbrush, and a pencil showing weaponized incompetence.

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    #3

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

    Box filled with disorganized kitchen tools and spices, illustrating partners' weaponized incompetence shared by women online.

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    #4

    When My Husband Puts The Dishes Away

    Cluttered kitchen drawer showing mixed utensils and tools, illustrating partners' weaponized incompetence shared by women.

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    #5

    Husband Put His Pants Right Beside The Laundry Basket Instead Of Just In It

    Laundry basket with clothes next to a single sock twisted into a spiral on carpet showing weaponized incompetence.

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    #6

    My Husband Carries Doughnuts Vertically

    Partially eaten and messy donuts in an open box showing weaponized incompetence by a partner in the kitchen.

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    #7

    This Is How My Husband Opens The Bread If I Don’t Get To It First. Just Rips A Hole In The Bag And Leaves It Open Like This Too

    Partially opened bread bag left untied on kitchen counter, showing weaponized incompetence in daily tasks.

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    #8

    My Adult Boyfriend Thinks This Counts As Clean (No That's Not Rust)

    Two badly damaged nonstick pans showing weaponized incompetence in everyday kitchen tasks shared by women online.

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    #9

    Came To The Kitchen To Find Out That My Boyfriend Hung The Towel Like This

    Striped kitchen towel hung incorrectly by tag on a hook, showing partner's weaponized incompetence in daily chores.

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    #10

    Found My Husband's Stash Of Empty Wrappers

    Living room floor cluttered with empty water bottles and snack wrappers showcasing weaponized incompetence in relationships.

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    #11

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

    Hand holding a mislabeled juice bottle in a fridge, illustrating partner's weaponized incompetence shared online.

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    #12

    When Your Husband Does The Laundry

    Laundry loaded with clothes and detergent pod package inside washing machine, showing partner's weaponized incompetence.

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    #13

    My Husband Bought Memory Foam For “His Side Of The Bed”

    Half mattress placed incorrectly on bed frame, showing partners weaponized incompetence shared by women online.

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    #14

    The Way My Husband Unpacked The Book Boxes

    Bookshelf with disorganized books showcasing weaponized incompetence as shared by women on the internet.

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    #15

    How My Husband Stacks Plates And Platters

    Stack of unevenly arranged plates inside a wooden cabinet illustrating partners' weaponized incompetence in household tasks

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    #16

    The Way My Husband Wraps Gifts

    Torn and poorly wrapped Christmas presents under a tree showcasing weaponized incompetence in gift wrapping.

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    #17

    The Only Thing I Asked For Was Hamburger Buns. Husband Comes Back With This And This Only

    Hand holding a packaged French bread loaf with label and price, illustrating weaponized incompetence in a humorous context.

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    #18

    My Husband Puts This Much Food Back In The Fridge To Avoid Doing The Dish

    Partially eaten food stuck to a glass dish showing partner's weaponized incompetence in the kitchen.

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    #19

    The Way My Husband Stacks Up His Used Coffee Spoons In Our Spoon Rest, And Won’t Put Them In The Dishwasher!

    Spoons improperly stacked in a blue holder next to a coffee maker, illustrating partners' weaponized incompetence in the kitchen.

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    #20

    How My Boyfriend Uses Cheese... I-

    Hand holding a package of sliced cheese showing uneven slices illustrating partners' weaponized incompetence.

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    #21

    I Tore My Rotator Cuff So My Husband Told Me He’d Finish The Interior Painting On Our Downstairs. He Says He’s Done

    Jackets and caps hanging on a wall with unfinished paint patches highlighting weaponized incompetence humor.

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    #22

    Husband Put Up The Groceries Today…

    Messy kitchen cabinet with disorganized pasta boxes and pantry items, illustrating partners weaponized incompetence frustration.

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    #23

    Recently Moved In With My Boyfriend Who Has A Habit Of Leaving His Clothes On The Floor, I Asked Him To Put His Jeans Away In His Closet And This Is What I Found Later

    Closet with clothes haphazardly hung and a pair of jeans tangled over other shirts demonstrating weaponized incompetence.

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    #24

    My Husband Leaving Car Like That Every Single Time I'm About To Use It

    Fuel gauge showing empty with warning light on, highlighting partner's weaponized incompetence in everyday tasks.

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    #25

    My Husband Keeps Opening New Jars Of Jam Before He's Even Finished The Last One

    Multiple jars of strawberry jam stored oddly in a fridge, illustrating weaponized incompetence by partners shared online.

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    #26

    My Husband Throws Away Trash Directly Into The Pantry

    Pantry shelf cluttered with various food items including oats, a soda can, a can without a lid, and a jar, showing partner weaponized incompetence.

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    #27

    Husband Attempted To Put The Silverware Away

    Cutlery drawer in disarray with utensils mixed up, highlighting partners weaponized incompetence in organizing silverware.

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