Those Annoying Little Habits...

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Every relationship has them…
Those tiny habits your partner has that drive you a little bit crazy.
Leaving cupboard doors open.
Squeezing the toothpaste from the middle.
Stealing food after saying they weren’t hungry.
Putting the empty carton back in the fridge.
They’re called relationship pet peeves.
Most of the time they’re not serious problems — just the funny result of two different people sharing one life.
And often the things that once annoyed you become the things you laugh about later.
13 Mar 5AM English South Africa Music Commentary · Society & Culture

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