We all have our quirks - of course we do. But the masters of creation all have a few habits in common that we assume are genetically predetermined. And unfortunately, these are not charming tics that we find somehow endearing, but quirks that grate on our nerves. It's understandable that we sometimes get annoyed. If you read our sample selection of men's quirks, you'll know exactly what we're talking about ...
Men's quirk 1: They drink straight from the bottle
Coke, juice or milk is often glugged away in front of the fridge - and then the bottle is put back in. He thinks: It's quicker and I won't dirty a glass. We find this manly habit disgusting because it spreads bacteria. Nevertheless, we probably have no choice but to keep reminding him of this and hope that he gets out of the habit. You can only drink straight from the bottle if you drink it empty on your own. You can do the same with beer!
Men's quirk 2: They are always totally snivelling
We've all been there: as soon as his nose gets a bit blocked, he starts to moan and wants to be looked after. A little tip: Serve him his tea with a teasing remark - this shows him that he shouldn't make such a fuss and is affectionate at the same time.
Male quirk 3: They drop everything
Is this male quirk a way of marking your territory? The fact is: it's annoying. Cleaning up after the guy - you'll get to that point. Stack his things where they bother him the most. Maybe then he'll finally get the idea to lift a finger.
Male quirk 4: You would never ask for directions
Far too unmanly - after all, orientation is their hobbyhorse. Only women ask for directions - that's how men think. And he's right to a certain extent. We women don't have to prove anything to ourselves. So take the reins and ask for yourself.
Man quirk 5: You're glued to the remote control
Yes, he always wants to be in control. He usually zaps randomly through the TV program or falls asleep. Reason enough not to let him have the remote control without a fight - set rules so that everyone decides what to watch.
Male quirk 6: They don't read the instructions
A classic case of overconfidence - and he's prone to it. In order to play the cool expert, he ignores all instructions. It's best to keep a close eye on him and, if necessary, steer him in the right direction inconspicuously. That way, nothing can go wrong, but he is satisfied and feels like the king - and you benefit from this too.
Male quirk 7: You can't apologize
As the saying goes: the wiser man gives in. An indication that we women probably have more up our sleeves. Because insight is not exactly a man's strong point. And even when he realizes that he has messed up, he finds it incredibly difficult to apologize. But pay attention to his behavior in the near future - maybe he'll take action to show: Honey, I'm sorry.
Men's quirk 8: They like to avoid doing the dishes
He thinks it's purely a woman's job. But no way! Housework should go hand in hand. Make him a concrete suggestion: either you do the dishes together or you take turns.