If you feel like you’re one half of the only couple on earth that almost murders each other over which way toilet paper should be hung—fear not. Just read this thread started by NYT bestselling author Rabia O’ Chaudry, who seemingly conjured hundreds of couples bitter over how their significant other loads the dishwasher. She asked her followers, “Married people: tell me about the stupid, recurring argument you and your spouse just cannot, will not stop having.”
Married people: tell me about the stupid, recurring argument you and your spouse just cannot, will not stop having
— rabia O’chaudry (@rabiasquared) January 9, 2020
There were so, so many petty issues threatening to drive people apart, and one or two examples of what an “ex” did to make their partner insane. That’s because your spouse is also your roommate and usually your bunkmate, too. No one is more annoying than the person who comes into your house and messes up your life, even if you love them a whole lot.
The stories below will be very relatable to the married folks out there. And they’ll be very reassuring for the single people.
1.
THAT’S MINE! THE DISHWASHER LOADING FFS!
— rabia O’chaudry (@rabiasquared) January 9, 2020
2.
I always stop the microwave before it goes off and don’t clear off the remaining time. One day she will actually murder me for that.
— Jay B (@jdbatts79) January 9, 2020
3.
It’s about water temperature for the kids’ (7, 5) bath. Allegedly I make it too hot. The vehemence of it is utterly insane and incomprehensible. And I just want to say, for the record, that my wife is – in this case – completely unreasonable and borderline disturbed.
— (((RedRedSuit))) (@RedRedSuit) January 9, 2020
4.
I bring a cup of water upstairs every night before bed and after three weeks there are 21 empty cups upstairs. I am a monster.
— Darwin Brandis (@DTBbyTheSea) January 9, 2020
5.
Whether under community property law I am entitled to half the dessert on his plate.
— Sarah Cone (@impcapital) January 9, 2020
6.
Miracle whip is better than mayo.
— Nathan Venesky (@Hist_Guy) January 9, 2020
7.
My ex-husband loaded cups right-side-up in the dishwasher every. single. time.
— Emily (@themerriest) January 9, 2020
8.
He likes to pick his fingers & toenails, tearing the excess off & leaving it in a little pile on the bookshelf next to the sofa. It’s disgusting & I have to nag him to put it in the bin when I find it, EVERY time!
— Miranda Kate 💜 (@PurpleQueenNL) January 9, 2020
9.
He wants to stay up & “finish watching” something when I can tell he’s sleepy, then he falls asleep and I’m watching it alone, I wake him up, repeat. To him, it’s “why won’t you let me fall asleep in front of the tv,” to me it’s “staying up alone while you sleep isn’t fun!”
— Summer Anne Burton (@summeranne) January 9, 2020
10.
That’s horrible! They belong hanging over the back of the chair in the guest room. 😉
— Rob von Thaden (@rvontha) January 9, 2020