A third of people in relationships find their partner the ‘most annoying person’ they know

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Other top gripes include never listening, talking through TV shows and being bad with money – whilst leaving crumbs on the kitchen side, using their phone mid-conversation and leaving clothes on the bedroom floor were also niggling traits.

It’s no surprise to see some of the most common annoying partner habits that Brits have voted on

Marina Clowes, LG Electronics

But 41 percent secretly love their partner’s irritating habits – and wouldn’t have them any other way.

LG Electronics commissioned the research as part of a campaign to show how smart technology can lessen the friction between couples at home.

Marina Clowes, from LG Electronics, said: “It’s no surprise to see some of the most common annoying partner habits that Brits have voted on. I’m sure we can all relate to some of these.

“It is interesting to see how many of these can be solved if you have the right smart technology products at home though, like TVs with algorithms that learn your preferred viewing genre, noise-cancelling earbuds, and even steam closets to revive your “floordrobe” items.

“We recognise the importance of the benefits tech products bring to families and life at home.

“We are always looking to see how we can add value and make them smarter, so your time becomes more available to do the things you love.”

Respondents also said their partners have an average of five annoying habits – and estimate they have the same amount.

And 37 percent reckon they annoy each other equally, though more than a quarter of men reckon they irritate their spouse more.

But it’s the minor niggles that 68 percent end up getting wound up by.

Although while more than a third will call out annoying behaviour every time, 52 percent pick their moment more carefully.

And when they do so, the reaction from their partner is to laugh about it and play it down according to a quarter, while one in five say they’re completely ignored – and only 15 percent apologise.

Nearly half admit to finding their other half more irritating since the pandemic began due to spending more time together in close proximity, with a third believing their relationship is under more pressure than ever.

While 45 percent also confessed to getting jealous of other couples and the relationship they have with each other, according to the study, via OnePoll.

Nearly six in ten also admitted they bicker with their partner about what to watch on the TV.

And when asked who usually wins in an argument, four out of ten said “nobody”.

However, positives to come out of the lockdowns included spending more time together generally, sharing more responsibility when it comes to chores and taking up new activities together.

LG Electronics has teamed up with Emma Bunton and her husband, Jade Jones, to show how smart technology can help lessen the friction between couples at home.

The Spice Girl has taken to Instagram to show a peek into her family life.

Emma Bunton said: “Over the past 18 months we have all spent a lot more time at home.

“From entertaining the kids to making work commitments easier to do from home, when your technology has you covered it gives you quality time with your family and space for you to live your best life.”

TOP 40 MOST ANNOYING THINGS PARTNERS DO:

  1. Snores
  2. Doesn’t listen to what you’re saying
  3. Passes wind
  4. Makes a mess when cooking
  5. Leaves crumbs on the kitchen side
  6. Uses their phone when you’re trying to have a conversation with them
  7. Leaves clothes on the bedroom floor
  8. Never cleans the bathroom
  9. Talks through TV shows and films
  10. Tries to boss you around
  11. Nags you to do things that aren’t urgent
  12. Makes plans without telling you
  13. They are bad with money
  14. They’re loud when they need to be quiet
  15. Watches videos on their phone really loudly
  16. Leaves hair everywhere after shaving
  17. Never does the clothes washing
  18. Leaves the toilet seat up
  19. Burps loudly
  20. Doesn’t make an effort
  21. Uses their phone at the table
  22. Wears the same clothes even though they need a wash
  23. Never does the washing up
  24. Leaves the TV on standby
  25. Doesn’t wrap open food in the fridge
  26. Doesn’t put things in the dishwasher
  27. Doesn’t hang up a wet towel
  28. Leaves the tap running when brushing their teeth
  29. Changes the channel when you are in the middle of watching something
  30. Sleeps in all the time
  31. Never asks how your day has been
  32. They’re a bad driver
  33. Chews with their mouth open
  34. Forgets important milestones
  35. Watches football all the time
  36. Picks their nose
  37. Doesn’t have high standards with personal hygiene
  38. Plays video games all day
  39. Never makes a cup of tea
  40. Taps their fingers on any surface available

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