8 habits that irritate everyone: what to do if family members annoy you

The first place among irritating factors at home are the habits of your family members, which we can't seem to get used to. We'll look at them in detail and suggest several compromise options. Perhaps they will help you make life in the family calm and harmonious.

Throwing clothes around

Probably, this habit of family members is the most common. Items you've assigned specific places and a clear order on shelves in the closet, from time to time are either dumped in a pile or lie completely in the wrong place and manner.

Naturally, the household has a different opinion on this matter.

What to do?

Dedicate a space in the house where your loved one can drop their clothes without embarrassment. It's best if it's a separate wardrobe, where all his things—broken computer cases and old skis to jeans and boots—can go. If the apartment is small, a separate cabinet or shelves hidden behind a solid facade or fabric curtains will do.

Leaving puddles in the bathroom

Not everyone among family members understands that when taking a shower, you should not only pull the curtain but also make sure it's inside the bathtub. The result is eternal puddles on the floor and wet socks or slippers.

What to do?

You can try laying down a microfiber or bamboo mat: it quickly absorbs moisture and dries instantly. But the most reliable option is to install a stationary glass partition instead of a movable curtain.

Complaining

Why do you not eat meat, don't visit your grandmother every weekend, since she's probably bored, sing too loudly in the shower or listen to your "awful" music—during such moments you want to be the last person on Earth.

What to do?

Your food preferences and relationships with other relatives concern only you, but it's better to sing in the shower when no one else is in the apartment—perhaps your opinion of your wonderful voice is slightly exaggerated. As for music, you can listen through headphones.

If headphones aren't your thing, we recommend a new product—a wireless neck speaker Bose SoundWear Companion with directional sound: you can communicate with others and enjoy your favorite music, audible only to you.

Leaving chaos after cooking

A big plus if someone in the family loves to cook and does it well—it's always pleasant when dinner at home is delicious and creative. If the idea of washing dishes afterward doesn't scare you, then cleaning up the aftermath of a culinary process sometimes seems impossible: oil splatters on the kitchen apron and stove, dried sauce stains on the countertop, and at least two pans, a pot, and a baking dish!

What to do?

You can grumble or eat out, but there's a big risk of getting into a big fight or spending too much money. Alternatively, you can buy a dishwasher with an expanded loading zone that can accommodate a baking dish and a pot with three pans. As for the kitchen apron, it's best to clean it thoroughly once a week—there are many effective and safe cleaning products in stores.

Avoiding cleaning

Very irritating is the naive dream of family members that cleanliness in the house is maintained by itself.

What to do?

If dividing responsibilities leads to nothing, there's a simple solution—allocate funds from the budget for a housekeeper. It's expensive but brings peace of mind.

Suffering from Plushkin syndrome

Excessive thriftiness is more often suffered by members of the older generation, who believe that any unnecessary item might come in handy in the future. Explaining that you can drink tea and relax on the balcony, and that the dacha is not a storage for old stuff, doesn't always work.

What to do?

Perhaps you can convince thrifty family members to move everything to a personal storage—there are many companies offering storage services now.

If it's not possible to part with items, consider functional storage ideas in small apartments: maybe a storage space under the bed or a niche in the wall—your choice.

Watching TV loudly

After a long day, you want to gather your thoughts, sit in silence, and read a book. But not here! The husband has an international match at this time, and the deaf grandfather wants to be up to date with all world news.

What to do?

Thankfully, football matches aren't broadcast every day! If there are several rooms in the apartment, you can isolate yourself in one of them, the farthest one, or go to the park and read a book there. With the deaf grandfather, it's harder. The most reliable option is to buy headphones, preferably wireless ones, so as not to restrict movement around the apartment. You're sure that your grandfather, who wears Bose headphones—Quiet Comfort 35 II—won't refuse them.

Not turning off lights and not unplugging devices from outlets

This habit of family members can lead not only to higher electricity bills but also to the risk of a fire.

What to do?

Install motion sensors or a whole "Smart Home" system that allows you to cut power to outlets remotely via smartphone or computer.

Conclusion

Whether to fight or not to fight the habits of family members—everyone decides for themselves. The most important thing is that, despite harmful habits, the family remains a place of unity for imperfect but still close people.