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Man, relationships start off so great. The initial, sweeping romance often consumes a couple when they first get together. In this stage, you feel as if you've found a perfect match, someone who is both similar and new. Someone compatible. You want to spend as much time with them as possible, and enjoy each other's boundaries melting away. But that exposes our less glamorous attributes too.

In an attempt to show the unexpected turns their love life has taken, women are confessing to the internet how husbands and boyfriends are testing their limits. So we at Bored Panda decided to put these complaints together and see if we can all somehow grow from it.

From little everyday crimes (such as eating cheese like an animal) to bigger offenses (like hitting on your partner's married niece), here are a million ways to frustrate and disappoint your partner.

By the way, I feel like we also need to include a disclaimer. This publication doesn't mean that all men are garbage and every woman is a saint. I'd say it's more of a study to see what common relationship problems women go through.

#1

My Husband Is Technologically Challenged

My Husband Is Technologically Challenged

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#2

I Split Up With My Boyfriend Yesterday. I Fell Asleep While He Was Packing And He Stole My Toilet

I Split Up With My Boyfriend Yesterday. I Fell Asleep While He Was Packing And He Stole My Toilet

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According to some estimates, almost 50 percent of all marriages in the United States will end in divorce or separation. But what exactly makes sustaining a romantic relationship so hard?

Well, in 2020, a team of scientists led by Menelaos Apostolou of the University of Nicosia in Greece found that fading enthusiasm, long work hours, and lack of personal time and space are the three most common problem areas that prevent people from staying together. However, if it offers you some reassurance, they also think that only 30% of adults find it easy to maintain long-term romantic relationships.

#3

100% Will Rip Open A Bag Like A Damn Raccoon And Then Notice It's Resealable

100% Will Rip Open A Bag Like A Damn Raccoon And Then Notice It's Resealable

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#4

Asked My Husband To Do A Maternity Photoshoot. Don’t The Dogs Look Great?

Asked My Husband To Do A Maternity Photoshoot. Don’t The Dogs Look Great?

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When it comes to the top challenge (fading enthusiasm, it can be explained by the fact that many people find long-term relationships to be tiring and they get bored quickly. They also sometimes realize that the passion and romantic love fades sooner than they might've expected. Fading enthusiasm is especially problematic among people who dislike routines.

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Long work hours is one of those factors that might seem a little bit surprising at first but later sound really logical. In fact, some have already speculated that divorce rates can be predicted by the length of a spouse's commute. This research adds credibility to this notion — partners who spend many hours working or prioritize their career over their relationship are, not surprisingly, less involved and less successful in the latter.

#5

This Is Where The Plate Goes After Dinner. Not In The Dishwasher. Not On The Counter. Not Even In The Sink. It Should Be Perfectly Balanced On The Sink, Just Like This

This Is Where The Plate Goes After Dinner. Not In The Dishwasher. Not On The Counter. Not Even In The Sink. It Should Be Perfectly Balanced On The Sink, Just Like This

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#6

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

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

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#7

I Was Complaining To My Boyfriend That We Never Cuddle Anymore And This Was His Solution

I Was Complaining To My Boyfriend That We Never Cuddle Anymore And This Was His Solution

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Feeling suffocated or lacking sufficient me time is the third most common reason why people have difficulty maintaining romantic relationships. Those who feel constrained by their commitment, or (whether or not it's justified) feel that their partner is constantly nagging them, will have issues working on and sustaining it.

The publication said that other common problems were character issues, clinginess, and bad sex.

#8

Sent My Husband To Buy A Baby Shower Gift Bag

Sent My Husband To Buy A Baby Shower Gift Bag

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#9

My Husband Doesn't Want The Case To Get Scratched And Cause An "Eyesore"

My Husband Doesn't Want The Case To Get Scratched And Cause An "Eyesore"

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#11

My Aunt’s Skeevy Boyfriend Went From Asking What My Husband And I Want For Christmas To This Garbage In 2 Minutes

My Aunt’s Skeevy Boyfriend Went From Asking What My Husband And I Want For Christmas To This Garbage In 2 Minutes

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But coming back to what we briefly mentioned in the intro of this publication, it's important that no gender is the bad one. Just the individuals. Dr. Kristie Overstreet, a clinical sexologist and psychotherapist, highlighted that men face their own unique set of relationship issues—and a lot of them have to do with the way guys are raised. (Keep in mind that these differences are not relegated to just men in heterosexual relationships; they apply to all men in every kind of relationship.)

Fear of rejection, hiding depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues, pressure to be the financial provider, and performance anxiety around sex are just some of the things that men frequently worry about in relationships.

"Men are taught from a young age to not talk about their problems or struggles. Men aren't allowed to show or express emotions," Overstreet told Men's Health. This can actually be the root cause of many romantic conflicts. After all, managing emotions and communication is vital for every couple.

#12

Texted My Husband To Show Him My Brilliant Idea For Making Sure I Drank My Full 1 Liter Of Water Before My Ultrasound

Texted My Husband To Show Him My Brilliant Idea For Making Sure I Drank My Full 1 Liter Of Water Before My Ultrasound

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG 😲, it shouldn't have been anywhere she'd have thought it was clean then 😳

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#13

Instead Of Cleaning Up The Sugar He Spilled, My Boyfriend Decides This Is Perfectly Reasonable Instead

Instead Of Cleaning Up The Sugar He Spilled, My Boyfriend Decides This Is Perfectly Reasonable Instead

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#14

My Boyfriend Puts The Butter Away Like This In The Fridge Door. Fully Exposed And Touching The Fridge I Haven’t Washed In Months

My Boyfriend Puts The Butter Away Like This In The Fridge Door. Fully Exposed And Touching The Fridge I Haven’t Washed In Months

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#15

My Boyfriend Doesn't Throw Away Empty Toilet Paper Rolls. Instead, The Top Of The Toilet Becomes His Garbage Display Area

My Boyfriend Doesn't Throw Away Empty Toilet Paper Rolls. Instead, The Top Of The Toilet Becomes His Garbage Display Area

I take out the garbage regularly, but I wanted to see how long this would go on for - it's been 2 weeks.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gosh, that is a lot of toilet paper used in two weeks! Are you alright? 😄

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#16

On This Table, You Can See All The Gifts My Husband Has Bought Me For Last Christmas, Our Anniversary, My Birthday, And Mother’s Day

On This Table, You Can See All The Gifts My Husband Has Bought Me For Last Christmas, Our Anniversary, My Birthday, And Mother’s Day

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#17

These Gum Piles My Husband Keeps Leaving Around The House

These Gum Piles My Husband Keeps Leaving Around The House

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#19

The Way My Boyfriend Sliced This Avocado

The Way My Boyfriend Sliced This Avocado

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Forget about that! Where did you buy this knife from? I'm interested

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#20

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

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

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ok so he is a Solutions Engineer, but is he a Good Solutions Engineer?

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#21

My Boyfriend's Gaming Set Up

My Boyfriend's Gaming Set Up

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Game must be very energy intensive because that's a hell of a lot of calories.

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#22

When You Ask Your Husband To Load The Dishwasher

When You Ask Your Husband To Load The Dishwasher

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When your wife asks you to do something and you want to make sure she won't ask again😡😡😡😡😡

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#23

Holiday With A New Boyfriend - He Opens Bread Like This

Holiday With A New Boyfriend - He Opens Bread Like This

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#24

Got My Boyfriend Some Nice Cookies Imported From Holland, Turns Out He’s A Monster

Got My Boyfriend Some Nice Cookies Imported From Holland, Turns Out He’s A Monster

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#25

My Roommate Got A New Boyfriend, He Used My Clippers, Didn't Brush Them When He Was Done, Didn't Clean Out The Sink And Clogged It Too

My Roommate Got A New Boyfriend, He Used My Clippers, Didn't Brush Them When He Was Done, Didn't Clean Out The Sink And Clogged It Too

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One of the positive things of not having a roommate is that you are not in danger to end up in jail

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#26

I’m Breaking Up With My Boyfriend

I’m Breaking Up With My Boyfriend

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#27

When My Husband Goes Out In Public Like This

When My Husband Goes Out In Public Like This

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#28

Husband Used My Favorite Knife As A Garden Tool

Husband Used My Favorite Knife As A Garden Tool

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#29

My Boyfriend Put Salt Instead Of Rice In The Rice Cooker, Been Wondering For An Hour Why It Was Taking So Long To Cook

My Boyfriend Put Salt Instead Of Rice In The Rice Cooker, Been Wondering For An Hour Why It Was Taking So Long To Cook

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#30

My Husband Eats Apple With A Spoon

My Husband Eats Apple With A Spoon

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#31

Instead Of Rinsing His Cup Between Drinks, My Boyfriend Will Just Refill It With Whatever Since It “Mixes In His Stomach Anyway”

Instead Of Rinsing His Cup Between Drinks, My Boyfriend Will Just Refill It With Whatever Since It “Mixes In His Stomach Anyway”

gr8cornh0lio Report

#32

Gave A Girl A Compliment About Her Shirt, Received This From Her Boyfriend

Gave A Girl A Compliment About Her Shirt, Received This From Her Boyfriend

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#33

My Boyfriend Leaves Empty Packages In The Fridge

My Boyfriend Leaves Empty Packages In The Fridge

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Leave empty condom packages in his night stand... He will get the message.

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#34

How My Boyfriend Uses Cheese

How My Boyfriend Uses Cheese

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#35

My Husband Leaves A Tiny Bit In The Bottom Of Snack Bags And Puts Them Back In The Cabinet

My Husband Leaves A Tiny Bit In The Bottom Of Snack Bags And Puts Them Back In The Cabinet

He says he’s "saving it for later." There are now ten bags with little or next to nothing in them. The problem is he never eats them, buys new ones, and after a few weeks I have to throw them away.

BendyJ Report

#36

Husband Puts His Coffee Mug Next To 2 Empty Coasters

Husband Puts His Coffee Mug Next To 2 Empty Coasters

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#37

So My Sister Got Goalie Gloves For Christmas From Her Boyfriend For 'Being A Keeper'

So My Sister Got Goalie Gloves For Christmas From Her Boyfriend For 'Being A Keeper'

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It would have been a great joke, if he'd got her a Nimbus 2000 instead.

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#38

My Sister Asked For A Nintendo Switch For Christmas. Her Boyfriend Must Have Misunderstood

My Sister Asked For A Nintendo Switch For Christmas. Her Boyfriend Must Have Misunderstood

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#40

When Your Husband Says He’ll Take Care Of Lunch

When Your Husband Says He’ll Take Care Of Lunch

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#41

The Way My Boyfriend Left His Ice Cream Cone While He Went To Pee

The Way My Boyfriend Left His Ice Cream Cone While He Went To Pee

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#42

My Boyfriends Food Cupboard. I Think He Just Upends His Shopping Bags Directly In The Cupboard Rather Than Unpack

My Boyfriends Food Cupboard. I Think He Just Upends His Shopping Bags Directly In The Cupboard Rather Than Unpack

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#44

Wife Likes To Store Things In The Oven. I Don’t. That's Why I Don’t Check It

Wife Likes To Store Things In The Oven. I Don’t. That's Why I Don’t Check It

A-Seabear Report

#45

I've Waited For So Long, Then My Husband Drove The Car

I've Waited For So Long, Then My Husband Drove The Car

misterne Report

#46

My Sisters Boyfriend Cut A New Loaf Of Bread Like This

My Sisters Boyfriend Cut A New Loaf Of Bread Like This

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#47

The Way My Boyfriend Eats Pizza

The Way My Boyfriend Eats Pizza

smrco Report

#48

When Bae Put His Beer Away By Himself. What Is This Mess?

When Bae Put His Beer Away By Himself. What Is This Mess?

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#49

My Husband Never Finishes A Pack Of Gum Before Opening A New One

My Husband Never Finishes A Pack Of Gum Before Opening A New One

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's my pet peeve I honestly! Grew up in a house where noone was finishing any product! Bathroom full of unfinished shampoos and shower gels with me always showering with the leftovers so i can throw them out

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My Sister's Boyfriend Thought A Rock, From His Backyard, Was A Good Christmas Gift For Her

My Sister's Boyfriend Thought A Rock, From His Backyard, Was A Good Christmas Gift For Her

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