8 Habits That Annoy Everyone: What to Do If Your Roommates Are Irritating

The first place among irritating factors in the house is taken by habits of our household members, with which we simply cannot come to terms. We will consider them in detail and offer several compromising options. Perhaps they will help you make life in the family peaceful and harmonious.

Throwing clothes around

Probably, this habit of household members is the most common. Items that you have assigned specific places and a clear order on shelves in the closet, from time to time are either dumped in a heap or lie somewhere completely different and misplaced.

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

What to do?

Designate a space in the house where your loved one can discard their clothes without embarrassment. It is best if it's a separate wardrobe where all his things go: from broken desktops and old skis to jeans and boots. If the apartment is small, a separate cabinet or shelves hidden behind a solid facade or fabric curtains would work.

Leaving puddles in the bathroom

Not everyone among household members understands that when taking a shower, you not only need to pull the curtain but also make sure it is inside the bathtub. The result — 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 then dries instantly. But the most reliable solution is to install a fixed glass partition instead of a movable curtain.

Being critical

Why do you not eat meat, do not visit grandmother every weekend because she is probably bored, sing too loudly in the shower or listen to your "awful" music — in such moments you want to become 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 is in the apartment — perhaps your opinion about your wonderful voice is slightly exaggerated. And listening to music can be done with headphones.

If headphones are not for you, we recommend a new product — the Wireless Neckband Speaker Bose SoundWear Companion with directional sound: you can simultaneously communicate with people around you and enjoy your favorite music, audible only to you.

Leaving chaos after cooking

A big plus if someone in the household loves to cook and does it well — it's always pleasant when there is a delicious and fancy dinner waiting at home. And if the idea of washing dishes afterward doesn't scare you, then cleaning up the aftermath of the 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, of course, grumble or eat out at a restaurant, but there is a big risk of getting into a big fight or spending a lot. Alternatively, you can buy a dishwasher with an extended loading zone that can fit a baking dish and a pot with three pans. And the kitchen apron should be cleaned thoroughly once a week — there are many effective and safe cleaning products in stores.

Avoiding cleaning

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

What to do?

If dividing responsibilities does not lead to anything, there is a simple solution — allocate funds from the budget for a housekeeper. It’s expensive but emotional peace is worth more.

Suffering from Pulyanov's syndrome

Excessive thriftiness is more often suffered by members of the older generation, who believe that any unnecessary item will come in handy in the future. Explaining that tea can be drunk and relaxation can be enjoyed on the balcony, while the dacha is not a storage for old things — is not always easy.

What to do?

Perhaps you will succeed in persuading thrifty household members to move everything to a personal storage — there are now many companies offering storage services.

If it's impossible to part with things — look into ideas for functional storage in small apartments: perhaps a storage space under the bed or a niche in the wall — your option.

Watching TV loudly

After a long day, you want to gather your thoughts, sit in silence, and read a book. But no way! The husband has an important international match at this time, and deaf grandfather wants to be up to date with all the world news.

What to do?

Thankfully, football matches are not broadcast every day! If there are several rooms in the apartment — you can isolate yourself in one of them, the furthest one, or go to the park and read a book there. With the deaf grandfather, it's more difficult. The most reliable option is to buy headphones, preferably wireless ones, so as not to restrict movement around the apartment. We are sure that grandfather will not refuse the model Bose worn by Vladimir Putin — Quiet Comfort 35 II.

Not turning off lights and not unplugging devices from sockets

This habit of household members can lead not only to increased electricity bills but also to the danger of a fire.

What to do?

Install motion sensors or a whole "Smart Home" system, through which you can cut off power to sockets remotely via smartphone or computer.

Conclusion

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