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You know that saying, “Works in theory, but not in practice? ” Turns out, that can apply to our love lives, too. A recent Reddit post asks, “What’s a trait you find attractive in theory, but can’t actually tolerate in a relationship? ” Hundreds of users have weighed in with their takes and these are some of the most relatable.

"Sarcasm as a constant communication style. Funny at first, but when every serious conversation gets deflected with a joke, it becomes impossible to actually resolve anything."
"The frugal/cheap/thrifty type. Like, awesome, we have long-term savings! But then, wait…I seriously can’t buy basics without an inquisition? "
"Super chill, 'nonchalant' type. It’s cool until you get in a relationship with them and they’re nonchalant about every single thing."
"Unbridled loyalty, or loyalty to a fault. Be loyal, yes. But don't be loyal to me no matter what I do or take my side when I'm clearly in the wrong."
"Overly communicative. It's great when you can communicate your needs and have conversations with depth, but not everything needs to be talked to death or have to be that deep."
"I used to be really into the idea of someone who was standoffish to everyone else but had a sweet spot for me. Turns out it’s not fun to be around someone who’s mean to others all the time."
"I’m always moved when someone is spending their precious free time helping the homeless or at an animal shelter, but I guess in a relationship, I wouldn’t like missing out on those hours."
"Extreme independence. Sounds nice to have a partner who is self-sufficient, right? Then they don't need or want you, or talk to you, when something life-altering happens."
"The artsy-dreamer type. Then the reality hits that they move with no sense of urgency and have poor time management and planning skills. They come with vibes and melodrama."
"Very ambitious. Sometimes this can actually mean they’re always stressed, high-strung, on the go, feeling like they need to be productive 24/7, constantly working."
"I liked the idea of a relationship with someone who’s constantly challenging me when I was younger. As an adult, no, thank you. Let’s agree most of the time."
"Non-confrontational. It seems nice at first, but over time, you start to feel like you don't know a person since they don’t say what they want to say. Too many secrets can build up that way."
"Someone with a high sex drive. You think that sounds yummy and sexy on paper, but after the first few exciting months together, having sex all the time is exhausting. Sometimes you just want to eat pizza and watch TV."
Source: BuzzFeed

A new survey by One Poll reveals that adults have an average of five jobs lingering on their to-do lists. Some have remained unfinished for as long as seven months. Other findings:

- 34% of people have clothes to sort out for charity. Another 34% have a bathroom or kitchen deep-clean waiting.

- 21% of people say they do not have enough time to complete their unfinished tasks.

- 48% of people say they would need an extra 60 minutes every day to tackle their lists.

- 36% of people say they would use the extra hour from the clock change to do tasks they have been putting off.

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Thanksgiving hosts take their job very seriously, spending weeks planning their menu, doing the shopping and getting everything ready. But it turns out, there’s one thing they don’t seem to be paying attention to, according to a new survey. And it’s got nothing to do with the food.

New research from Stressless suggests that nobody’s thinking much about where guests have to sit at the Thanksgiving table. It seems dining chairs are one of the biggest holiday pain points, as the 2-thousand adults polled score them a 3.7 out of 10 for comfort. That can be even more of an issue when people spend hours around the table, since Thanksgiving isn’t exactly a quick meal.

The survey finds that people spend an average of two hours and 24 minutes eating their meal on Turkey Day.

But they don’t get up right away, as 93% say they sit around the table even after dinner is over.

That’s why over three-quarters (76%) say comfortable seating is important at Thanksgiving gatherings.

So, what are families and loved ones talking about around the table for all those hours? The most popular Thanksgiving table topics include:

Reminiscing about family memories (40%)

Family gossip (34%)

Life updates (34%)

TV shows and movies (33%)

Sports (30%)

The takeaway for hosts may be to stress less about the meal and try to make things more comfortable for guests, who definitely spend more time sitting than eating. No one’s suggesting you need to buy new dining chairs, but maybe test yours out to see how they feel and add a cushion to hard seats or just sit your least favorite guest in the least comfy chair.

Source: USA Today