5 Women Explain Why They Secretly Love Their Partners’ Most Annoying Habits

And in any healthy relationship, couples learn to accommodate each other’s quirks, says Tessina. Sometimes that means secretly finding them endearing, even if they’re still slightly irritating, she says.

Just remember, you’re not alone when it comes to dealing with your dude’s crazy laugh or ridiculous singing voice. Check out the annoying habits these women have come to love:

The Laugh That Disturbs the Peace

“When my husband thinks something is funny, he laughs. Which doesn’t seem like a problem, right? But it is. His laugh is so dramatic and loud that people at restaurants roll their eyes at us. It’s enough to give everyone around us a headache. The worst part is that he laughs for a minute straight. It carries on. He can’t stop it or control it. Most of the time, I am so embarrassed when he laughs in public. But at the same time, I’m working extra hard not show him that I’m cracking up at how funny I think his laugh is, even after six years of marriage.” —Mindy G., 38

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He Texts Me Once an Hour, Every Hour

“My hubby and I used to work from home together for many years. I recently got a new job, and now I’m at an office from nine to five. He texts me every single hour I’m gone with a joke. I’ve told him many times to please stop doing this because I don’t want to look at my phone while I’m working. But he says he can’t stop because it’s become his “thing.” I haven’t told him this, but I really love that he texts me all the time. I think it’s so nice that he tries to make me laugh and make himself a part of my day.” —Linda F., 35

He Gets the Lyrics Wrong

“My boyfriend and I listen to the same songs on the radio every single day in the car. It’s truly the same 10 songs that play over and over again. He does this annoying thing where he sings at the top of his lungs and gets all of the words wrong. He doesn’t do this on purpose; he really believes his words are right. And while I do wish he would just sing in his head or get the words right, I think it’s sort of cute. It still makes me laugh and we’ve been dating—and commuting together—for over a year.” —Wendy B., 25

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He Taps His Nails on the Desk

“Every Sunday is bill-paying day at our house. We sit down at our kitchen table and sort the bills. It’s a frustrating and stressful process, and my husband has this bad habit of tapping his nails on the table. It makes the most annoying, repetitive noise. I’m constantly asking him to stop, but he doesn’t even know he’s doing it. The reason I secretly love it is because it feels like part of our Sunday tradition. Yes, the sound drives me crazy, but I also like hearing it as a reminder that I’m not alone in this stressful Sunday bill-paying process.” —Claire V., 33

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He Screams at the TV

“When my boyfriend watches the Giants play, he screams at the TV. It’s like he thinks the coaches care what he has to say about the plays. I sit on the couch with headphones in trying to tune this whole situation out. He knows I don’t like him screaming, but a part of me thinks it’s adorable to see him all fired up. He’s a pretty calm guy except for when he watches football.” —Reena D., 27