habits
Tiffanie Wong's husband, Mark Joyella, may be the most annoying man ever.
I believe I am the last person on Earth to see MyHusbandIsAnnoying.com. They even made it to The Today Show before I ventured over to the blog. You feel pretty behind the eight-ball if Kathy Lee knows about something before you do. Hoda seems pretty hip (at least the Michaela Watkins version of her on SNL). Read: Annoying Habits Can Ruin Relationships
At any rate, the annoying husband is one Mark Joyella. If you've ever lived in south Florida or NYC, you've likely seen Joyella on your local news as a reporter, but you wouldn't know what kind … Read More
We love men, but we don't adore all their habits.
Guys, we love you. You make our hearts swoon, you're the fathers of our children, you are advisers, companions and friends, but there are certain gender-specific things you do that drive women nuts. For example, leaving the toilet seat up? We know this is a clichéd male complaint, but seriously. It's rude. Your momma raised you wrong if you find it hard to flush and lower before leaving the bathroom.
With sweet smiles on our faces and love in our hearts, we present a list of habits, fashion decisions and other things you do that the world would (most likely) be … Read More
What guys really think about your 'constructive criticism.'
My father, who kept industrial-grade acetone in the house to perfect the kitchen counters, was constantly after me about cleaning the "pig sty" that was my bedroom floor. "Man, I can't wait to get out of here and get a girlfriend," I thought. "I'll never have to put up with nagging again!"
When I finally got my first girlfriend in college, I soon longed for Dad's nagging—at least he was badgering me to do something that seemed possible. Melinda, by contrast, harassed me about not giving her enough attention and complained that I was smothering her, both in the … Read More
Why do little flaws in our partners bother us so much?
Marthe*, an event planner for a New York City nonprofit, ended a relationship because of a laugh. “I met him on the tennis courts. He was smart, pleasant, and a good player who loved the game as much as I did,” she says.
Bonded by their shared lust for the sport, a romance was born. But after about a year, she found a trait she couldn’t tolerate off the courts.
“If we were at a party or out with friends and anyone told a joke, he’d burst out laughing—always louder than anybody else,” she says. “He’d bray, snort, and wheeze like some … Read More