Pet peeves; Maybe you can’t change them but you can learn to live with them.
Download MP3We dive into the little habits that drive us crazy in our marriages but are often left unspoken. Relationships are built on trust, understanding, and love, but it’s often the little things—those seemingly insignificant habits and quirks—that test our patience. Though trivial in isolation, pet peeves can grow into larger sources of tension if not addressed. Whether it's the way someone chews their food or how they leave their socks around the house, these pet peeves are a part of every relationship. After all, love is not about perfection; it’s about accepting each other’s quirks and finding joy in the imperfections.
- The toothpaste cap always seems to be left off
- Stealing the blankets at night
- Leaving dirty socks on the floor
- Over-explaining something when one partner already knows the answer
- Chewing loudly
- Leaving empty milk cartons in the fridge
- Hogging the remote
- Leaving dirty dishes around
- Not putting the lid on the peanut butter jar
- Minimizing a partner’s issue
- Leaving the toilet seat up
- Over apologizing
- Never apologizing
- Bodily functions; belching, farting
- Selfishness; only catering to your needs and leaving the other person hanging
- Snoozing alarms
- Being late
- Interrupting
- Talking a lot during a movie
- Being told to ‘calm down’
- Sneezing or coughing without covering your mouth
- Blasting music
- Snoring
- Saying ‘I told you so’
- Leaving lights on in an empty room
- Not responding to calls or texts
- Silent treatment
- Saying ‘I’m fine’ yet you are not
- Being on the phone too much
- Poor hygiene
- Walking away during a fight
- Not helping with chores
The list could go on and on. Feel free to add more in the comments section.
