GTKY : Least and most annoying SO habits!

[tabH]

I think this was done on that other board a while back but... Let's hear you rant and rave about your SO! I'm sure there are some days where you want to punch your SO in the throat and other days when you can't stop staring at them with hearts in your eyes (vomit).

Rant: DH does laundry but not only fails to fold the shit, he leaves it in the dryer until I can get to it! WTAF!?!!? He actually did a load today because he needed more underwear for his business trip this week. So for that, all of our other shit is a wrinkled mess. He does this all the time. It's really the only "chore" aside from outside the house stuff that he participates in. I've told him to tell me when he needs stuff so we don't go thru this if I'm backed up on laundry but it clearly doesn't work.

Rave: He really respects the role of me being a SAHM this past year to our DD. He is always praising my mommy skills even when I feel like a loser. And he is more than willing to help me out when I feel overwhelmed with her. It's really great to coparent with him.

[Deleted]

Rant: he has a very big problem with communication! He is constantly shutting me out, and still, after almost four years and two children, not comfortable opening up to me about everything... I wish he would try more.

Rave: he's an amazing daddy! Yes, there have been moments that have left me frustrated with him, but he really loves DD, and is really great with her. It makes my heart melty

[mariisz]

Rant: he leaves cups everywhere. If it weren't for me, he would probably make them his pets and give them all names. It gets annoying!

Rave: he's really affectionate. Is really excited to get the nursery together and is very hands on with everything baby.

[beebe918]

Rant: H stays up really late at night. On days when I have to work it really doesn't matter but he will stay up until like 4AM on a Saturday and then sleep until 1PM on a Sunday (our only day off together). If we have something going on on a Sunday he'll get up but he's cranky. I've had to basically start giving him a bed time the night before important things are happening.

Rave: Pretty much everything else. He does probably more then 75% of the household chores and pretty much anything I ask of him.

[brittneysandra]

Rant: He keeps the toothpaste out of the holder.. Just put it back after you use it , instead of leaving it on the counter!! .. I have same laundry issues .. he bring the laundry downstairs but really struggles with separting darks from lights? Haha I don't get why it's so hard!

Rave: Since I found out I was pregnant he's really stepped it up! He has done so much for me and would literally do anything I ask. It seems all the things I've said to him a million times are finally kicking in ! He's going to be a great dad! I can't wait to watch!

[littlecookie]

Rant: His handling of the dishes. He never puts his dishes in the dishwasher. He puts soap and water in the dishes instead of just rinsing and throwing in the washer. I still don't understand how that is faster. If we have stuff that needs to be hand washed, he will occasionally do them, but he always leaves at least one thing in the sink. So confusing.

Rave: he's pretty perspective about knowing when I need a break and stepping up around the house or with DS. Just when I feel like I need some time with friends or alone, he'll take care of whatever needed t be done and tell me to enjoy my morning. He takes good care of me!

[allisong87]

Rant: he leaves shit everywhere. You really can't put something in the proper spot when it's 4 feet away??

Rave: He's been amazing to me during this pregnancy. Helping out whenever it's needed and not complaining about it.

[amelandre]

Rant: He leaves dirty dishes, smelly socks, and random detritus in completely weird places all over the house, then complains that the house is never clean. SMH.

Rave: He is a really good dad and a very thoughtful relationship partner. He's very open and honest about his feelings, never forgets birthdays or anniversaries, and comes home with random surprises for me all the time.

[t1green]

Rant: His clothes won't make it into the hamper but they'll make it right next to the hamper, he leaves the milk out for hours at a time and then wonders why it spoils before the expiration date, he can't sit still for longer than 5 minutes and it's super annoying when we're trying to watch a movie together because he's constantly adjusting.

Rave: He always makes me laugh and has such a large heart. He's extremely faithful and has a great attitude and a great worth ethic. I don't think there's anything that he wouldn't do for me because he is the most selfless person that I have ever known. I'm a lucky girl to have found him and even though the above really grinds my gears, it really isn't anything that I can't live with. He's a great guy!

[katietopaz]

RANT: DH is not a clean or organized person by nature, at all. It's like a huge project to get him to clean something, setting aside like half of a Saturday to mop and vacuum the floors. He'll do it if I ask him to, but I really wish I didn't have to ask.

RAVE: He's an extrovert and I'm an introvert, and he's so good about reining in the social time when I need a break. He's always thinking of making sure we have time for us, including good downtime.

[jenari]

Rant: He's super forgetful. I have to repeat myself many times and ensure he's programmed reminders in his phone if I have any expectations of him. It makes me feel like I'm losing my mind sometimes when I know we've talked about something/made a decision, etc. and he has absolutely no clue about it.

Rave: I have so many! He's an absolutely amazing guy with a great energy about him. He's focused, determined and driven. I know he's always looking out for our needs. The past year I've seen him become a dad which has been such a treat. His relationship with DD is so sweet and being a part of that is so special to me. Holy sappy.

[jko454]

Rant: He spur of the moment decides the house is a mess and NEEDS to tidy it BEFORE breakfast. Happens almost every weekend. The killer is that it is mostly his stuff, but he just doesn't get that. Also, forgetting to brush his teeth at night, and his memory is a killer.  He swears I don't tell him things, when really he just doesn't maintain it. So he then forgets what he has already agreed to and changes his mind later! Of course for him he isn't changing his mind, because he never gave an opinion in the first place!

Rave: He cooks dinner every night, does all the work outside, and I never have to restock the wood pile for the wood stove. He is the best with DD, I am impressed everyday by his bond with her. Too many times to count I have said to myself "I love my life" and 99% of the time I say that it is when I am watching him with her.

[freddyisready]

This, in a nutshell. I have to clearly outline expectations for him. And if I forgot to say something, forget about him noticing it.

Raves: he is the sweetest man ever. He is always checking on me, watching out for me, worried about me. He loves me so much and I am so lucky to hAve him in my life.

[mlbrooks]

Rant: DH half asses any cleaning duties. So then I get mad and just do it myself.

Rave: he is very sweet and really affectionate. Always telling me why he loves me and brags to his co workers and friends about me.

We clearly have two different love languages. I feel loved when he does things for me. He feels loved when I'm affectionate. I'm like the least emotional/affectionate person ever and he is pretty lazy. Haha how in the world did we end up together? I wouldn't change it for anything though

[CTri17]

my DH drinks SO FREAKING LOUD, in the MOTN I plug my ears, but I'll never say anything because it is just his body, he doesn't do it on purpose

[Deleted]

I stated this in the TB thread, but I'll paraphrase.

Rant: procrastination

Rave: Never puts anything before me and and the boys. Loves me like crazy.

[autumn907]

Rant: He is breathing
Rave: He bought me a new bed!

[rivers714]

Because I want to be a joiner

Best thing about the dad: smile and genetics....if I had to chose who would father my daughter him or my my sons dad, hands down pick him.

Worst thing about the dad: he quite possibly is a sociopath.

[stargazerlily]

Rant: He is really frugal. And with some things that's great, but other things end up being disasters. Like my engagement ring *sigh*

Rave: He has been incredibly thoughtful and considerate with all my pregnancy exhaustion and symptoms and is taking really good care of me.

[mlbrooks]

AW:

Just to add to my rave about how sweet my husband is...I woke up to this today.

[lgsdesigner]

Rant: Leaves toilet paper roll/paper towel rolls empty, throws wet towels on the floor, doesn't refill the filter water container in the fridge, leaves EMPTY food containers in the fridge/cabinet.

Rave: Cooks and cleans the kitchen well, takes care of the kids like a pro, will do anything for me including running out at 11pm for my food cravings, always puts me and the kids first. 

[CaptainLeela]

Rant(s): He gets toothpaste fucking EVERYWHERE in the bathroom and doesn't clean it up. He also leaves tiny beard hairs all over the sink/counter. He's completely anal about his appearance and won't even wear a hoodie to Home Depot on the weekends. He's like a woman who won't leave the house if her hair and makeup aren't perfect. And he irons ALL of his clothing - even his white undershirts. He re-wears work shirts and pants if they aren't dirty, which is fine, but he won't put them away after wearing them - he has to drape them over furniture, so our dresser and laundry hampers are constantly covered in his clothing. Also, he'll clean the kitchen but refuses to wipe down the counters. Absolutely refuses.

Raves: He's awesome. He's goofy and charming and the hardest worker ever. He cooks, he cleans (some things), he fixes shit. He's my best friend.

[robotpcr]

Jan 20, 2015 19:20:54 GMT -5 CaptainLeela said:

Rant(s): He gets toothpaste fucking EVERYWHERE in the bathroom and doesn't clean it up. He also leaves tiny beard hairs all over the sink/counter. He's completely anal about his appearance and won't even wear a hoodie to Home Depot on the weekends. He's like a woman who won't leave the house if her hair and makeup aren't perfect. And he irons ALL of his clothing - even his white undershirts. He re-wears work shirts and pants if they aren't dirty, which is fine, but he won't put them away after wearing them - he has to drape them over furniture, so our dresser and laundry hampers are constantly covered in his clothing. Also, he'll clean the kitchen but refuses to wipe down the counters. Absolutely refuses.

Raves: He's awesome. He's goofy and charming and the hardest worker ever. He cooks, he cleans (some things), he fixes shit. He's my best friend.

DH does this too.  Drives me insane.

[dukwok]

Rant - he is also messy. Takes his clothes off and leaves it everywhere; wrappers and water bottles all over the car, etc. He also thinks he's the funny one, but really he just repackages my jokes

Rave - he is ah-mazing. Very supportive of me, it sounds cliche, but he really does build me up. He pushes me to be a better version of myself, but also loves me when I'm too hard on myself. And he's great with kids, I'm really excited to see him as a dad.

[cosmicav]

Rant (of the day lol): when my DH eats, he sticks his tongue out before the food reaches his mouth, and it looks ridiculous.

Rave: he is my best friend TRULY. there is no one on earth who understands me like my husband does, or who i understand more. I know I'm revamping some long lost morning sickness from this sappy part of this post, but really tho