WELLBEING → A BETTER YOU Issue 894 · January 12, 2022

So Annoying!

There are four different categories of habits that can challenge a marriage

So Annoying!
So Annoying! How to live with your spouse’s irritating habits

Abby Delouya BA, BEd, RMFT-CCC

 

“He was perfect when we were dating, and now I can’t stand some of the things he does. I feel bad, but my husband’s habits cause me to feel so irritated at times. Help!”

Most likely, your spouse didn’t trick you into marrying him. When we’re dating, things look rosy. Then reality hits. There are four different categories of habits that can challenge a marriage:

Inconsiderate habits: leaving clothes and towels on the floor, (or hats and jackets everywhere), being late with no excuse or apology, finishing food or drink items and putting back the empty box.

Sloppy habits: leaving dirty dishes on the table, chewing loudly/talking with food in mouth, nail/skin biting, general hygiene deficiencies.

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