Terrible Habits

There are certain boy habits you should probably let slide, like if he sometimes takes a while to do his dishes, but sometimes, there are others that you should talk to him about if you really are invested in this guy because they are indicative of what kind of “roommate” (i.e. life mate!) he will be.  This is especially so with habits like never doing his laundry.  If he has dirty clothes lying all over his place, it’s a bad sign!  However, it doesn’t mean your relationship is doomed.  Some women can tolerate it, but most women can’t and if you’re one of them, make sure you bring this up to him in a tactful way.  Tease him lightly about it and see what happens.  If he is invested in you, he’ll try his best.  Another bad habit he may have involves eating.  Does he spill food when he eats in bed and doesn’t care?  Although this may seem neurotic to some, it’s just an important indicator of his cleanliness.

Poor Use Of Time

Even though you should be okay with him going out with his friends, constant late nights may be something you should discuss with him.  If it’s a few times a week, you may have reason to be suspicious, depending on various factors, like whether or not his job calls for it.  Every situation is different, but in general, he should be trying to make you a priority.  If he’s busy on the weekdays, he should be trying to make as much time for you as possible on the weekends.  It’s up to you to discern the right amount of time.

Achieving Balance

When it comes down to it, the line between what women should be tolerant and not tolerant of in their relationships is very fuzzy.  It obviously varies from relationship to relationship, from person to person.  These few things serve as a guideline of what is a constantly changing society in terms of values.  Ultimately, it’s up to you and your partner to work out the details.