Can’t we all just get along? It’s not so easy once you move in with your better half. A recent survey finds the top things couples bicker about include leaving the toilet seat up, not putting dishes away, and leaving the lights on.
The poll of 2,000 British adults living with a partner found one in four clash heads over a significant other starting on the housework, but not actually finishing it.
Other quarrels in the top 30 list include not dusting properly, failing to “squeegee” the shower after use. leaving crumbs in the bed, and whose turn it is to clean the floor. How much time they spend on their phone, leaving dishes to soak for ages before washing them, and not taking the trash out are also among the top tiffs. Incredibly, all of these cause more problems than not flushing the toilet or managing the bills properly.
But the study, conducted by OnePoll and commissioned by cleaning product brand Method, finds the fights aren’t always minor disagreements. Three in five respondents (59 percent) admit their domestic disputes can lead to the complete breakdown of the relationship. And 39 percent believe the bulk of their spats arise from a cleaning or household chore disagreement – with 13 percent getting into an argument about this on a daily basis!
Top 30 Most Common Household Arguments For Cohabiting Couples
1. Leaving lights on around the home
2. Leaving the toilet seat up
3. Not putting dishes away
4. Starting but not completing the housework
5. Whose turn it is to clean the floor (vacuuming, mopping, etc.)
6. Not squeegeeing the shower door/glass wall after showering
7. Leaving dirty clothes on the floor
8. Dropping crumbs in the bed
9. Not dusting properly
10. Not making the bed
11. Not listening
12. Leaving crumbs on the side
13. Not taking the trash out
14. Leaving dirty plates in the sink
15. How much time they spend on their phone
16. Leaving plates to “soak” for ages before washing up
17. Not loading/unloading the dishwasher
18. Making plans without checking you’re free first
19. Who is cooking the evening meal
20. What film/TV series to watch
21. How to decorate the house
22. Not flushing the toilet
23. How loudly they listen to music
24. Not making enough effort with each other’s family
25. The amount of sports they watch
26. Inviting people over without consulting you first
27. Who is responsible for getting the groceries
28. Having to socialize with partner’s friends
29. What to do with a spare room
30. How to manage the bills properly