15 hard truths about living with men

Hi all, 

So I have decided to come up with a list of "hard truths" and realities of moving in with your boyfriend. So I have spoken to a number of my girlfriends and come up with the following list.

Obviously, it is only fair that I point out that these are habits that have been pointed out by many of my friends. I do hope for your sake that not every point on my list is applicable to you and your man, because I know that on the most part I am very lucky with my man, and same for my friends.

Of course the odd pyjama day is allowed, but please, for the sake of yourself and your man, don't forget to continue making an effort.

You are honestly grateful, and it is truly brilliant when he makes dinner or does the dishes, but do not, under any circumstances expect the units to be wiped to the level you expect. There will still be crumbs under/around the toaster/on the floor/on the stove. But just be grateful, at least the dishes are clean… or are they…?

He won’t realise that it is a good idea to pull the chairs out from the table, rather than going around them. Also, don’t expect any attention to be paid to the corners of a room.

You will have to just get used to this. Or you could nag.

 But that probably won't go down well. You will feel like you are repeating yourself constantly. And he will feel like you are just, well, a nag. So how about trying something like this...

Buy some Poo Pouri. Go before you shower. Play music on your phone. Again, deal with it. You’re human. So is he. 

Oh, and don't know what Poo Pouri is? Check it out on their website. 

As a woman, you will know that each cushion has specific position and particular angle on the sofa. You will have to ignore the constant need to rearrange them, men don’t think it’s comfy or convenient. And consider it a waste of time to make “the cushions look pretty”.

Even though he needs to use it once maybe twice a day, you will never ever understand how much he uses. Nor the fact that if he finishes it, the finished roll will remain where it is. Oh, and if they finish the toilet roll don’t expect to be told. You will find out the hard way, every… single… time.

Altogether, you will wonder constantly what your other half did before you moved in.

How life actually went ahead. My advice: don’t think about it. Just find a way to deal with it. 

Got any "hard truths" you think I missed out? Please comment and let me know!

Thanks for reading!

Jessie x