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Annoying Habits Can Ruin Relationships

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Annoying Habits Can Ruin Relationships
Why do little flaws in our partners bother us so much?

Below, the his-and-hers divide:

Men can’t stand it when she:

• Morphs into a Primp-a-Donna who obsesses about having every hair in place.
• Croons to him in baby talk.
• Criticizes him constantly.
• Gives him the silent treatment.
• Issues ultimatums: “If we don’t visit my best friend in Florida, we’re never going on vacation again!”

Women cringe when he:
• Appears to lack ambition.
• Stares at or flirts with other women.
• Starts arguments over seemingly insignificant issues.
• Forgets important dates, like birthdays and anniversaries.
• Chooses “the guys” over her: “No, I can’t go see the play. We moved fantasy football to Thursdays.”
A bane to both sexes? Cursing, belching, and gas.

*Names have been changed to protect the innocent.