Relationships are about choosing your battles, Talley told us back then. "If the behavior appears innocent and harms nothing other than your sense of annoyance, try to let it go. No relationship is perfect, and every good relationship is packed to the brim with compromise and forgiveness."
#22 We Had 6 Sliders Left Over From Dinner Last Night, And This Is How My Fiance Stored The Leftovers
#23 Are You Kidding Me? You Drove It Last Night, Even Came Back Home To Get The Gas Can For Someone That Had Ran Out Of Gas And This Is How You Leave My Car? Glad I Didn't Go Into Labor Over Night. It's A Good Thing I Love You
However, that doesn't mean that we have to completely overlook every gross and questionable habit our partners have. "Those things that annoy you today will very likely annoy you five years from now," Talley explained. "Consider all the qualities of the person you are with and weigh this against how disruptive the annoying behavior is to your relationship. The results of this comparison will tell you whether to put energy into making changes or simply let it go."
The key to avoiding drama about infuriating habits is in the ability to listen and empathize with your partner, whether you're the offender or the annoyed one. The Gottman Institute, for example, found that 81% of men who don't listen to their partners are more likely to have their relationship end.
#28 My Husband Unnecessarily Seasoned The Stainless Steel Pans I Bought Today, Making Them Look Burnt And Like They’ve Been Used For Years
#30 My Boyfriend Going To My Female Friend's Place Multiple Times A Week Despite Him Claiming He's "At Work"
#33 My Husband Swears He Doesn’t Hog The Covers And Says I Framed Him Last Night
#34 My Boyfriend Told Me This Was Just The Top Of His Canoe When He Was On His Trip This Weekend
