Not sure if you should get into another fight with your SO over their dirty socks lying on the floor again? Check out these answers, and you’ll feel way better about your own nasty habits. Some are maddening, others – hilariously disgusting. And if you have a gross habit of your partner’s that drives you crazy, Pandas, share it with us in the comments!
We here at Bored Panda wanted to know more about how weird and distasteful habits can influence relationships. So we reached out to therapist Judith Aronowitz, RN, LCSW, who specializes in relationships. She explained the psychology behind our less-than-pleasant habits and how it can affect romantic relationships. Read her expert insights below!
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“We start to recognize that we can be ourselves in another’s presence. This can look different in all couples but it may look like exposing less-than-beautiful habits,” the relationship therapist goes on. “There is a safety that develops between people and they allow themselves to be seen warts and all. One may feel comfortable using the toilet in front of the other, maybe burping or passing gas.”
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“When we can accept each other’s individuality and unique characteristics, respect develops. We are more likely to overlook small things that our partner does. We may decide it isn’t worth bringing up. We can also communicate how we feel and work a problem out.”
The relationship therapist also reminds us that it’s the bad habits that we should focus on and not the person. “Ultimately, when we love someone, we recognize them as human and understand that everyone has some annoying or gross habits,” Judith Aronowitz explains. “The goal at the end of the day is to accept your partner’s habits and focus on the strengths of the person and the relationship.”
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“They aren’t personally directed at you and your partner may not even realize that they are doing it,” she claims. “In fact, they may have no idea quite how annoying it is to you." The second step would be to talk about the issue. However, Rivers advises doing so when you’re calm and not right after witnessing the gross habit.
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