Hitting the snooze button and staying in bed late on a Saturday can be a sure sign of laziness if done repeatedly.
So you might want to be wary of doing these things frequently — it could hurt your marriage.
Laziness is something that sets in during childhood and teenagers years, and can increase as a person gets older, according to research reported on by The Associated Press. Laziness can also be hereditary, The New York Daily News reported, which may be triggered by the regular consumption of junk food and other unhealthy snacks, according to Science Daily.
But laziness isn’t just making people slower and less engaged in their work. It’s potentially hurting their marriages and relationships. About Relationships listed relationship laziness — such as remaining silent about problems and dishing out blame to others — as one of the top reasons for divorce.
But there are ways to make sure laziness isn’t impacting your marriage negatively. The first way — recognizing when you're cutting corners.
Here are 22 lazy things you may be doing that could hurt your relationship or marriage.
Sitting on the couch instead of playing with your kids
Don’t want to get down on the floor to build Legos with the kids? Your spouse may not enjoy the fact that you aren’t spending time with the little munchkins.
Waiting until the end of the week to wash the dishes
Washing dishes can be a pain, but waiting until Sunday to do them may annoy your loved one.
Watching TV instead of cleaning the apartment
The apartment’s a little dirty. Maybe you should give it a once-over, instead of watching “The Simpsons.” Or better yet — do both.
Putting off decorating for Christmas for a couple of weeks
It’s Christmas season. Don’t you want to see a bunch of Santa Clauses around? It’s possible your loved one does. And soon, it may be too late.
Not going to the store, even when you’re out of the essentials
Your loved one may be looking for some milk, sugar and eggs. Not going could be a problem.
Wearing the same clothes over and over for a week without doing the laundry
Your spouse may want you to wash the pile of dirty clothes that has been sitting in your back room for months. Nothing like the smell of clean laundry to up the romance in a relationship.
Not looking up the directions to the restaurant beforehand
Date night only comes around once in a while. Avoid arguments on your special night by knowing where all the hot spots are before getting in the car.
Not willing to search for something your loved one really wants
It’s that pair of shoes or that nice sports coat — the one thing your spouse truly wants. Going the extra mile to find his or her favorite item may drive home just how much you care.
You didn’t make a family Christmas card
Family Christmas cards are all the rage. Why didn’t you do one?
You don’t like what’s on the TV, but you still don’t change the channel
You’re not a huge fan of “Gotham” or “The Voice,” and neither is your loved one. Still, you decide not to change the channel. Let your spouse know you're willing to make small adjustments to fix a less than favorable situation.
Deciding not to pick up a Christmas or birthday gift on time
You bought them a birthday or Christmas gift, but it might arrive a few days late. Start your shopping a few days earlier next year to show them how much you care.
A close friend brought your kids home from school because you were too tired to do it yourself
Your spouse may not be happy that you’re letting someone else drive your kids home from school. Plus, you get more quality time with the little ones during the drive. Why not do it yourself?
You slept in late during the workweek, and then called out sick
Working is something Americans love to do, and many need to do it in order to put food on the table. But, still, you decided to stay home. No wonder some Americans aren’t confident in their financial situations.
Deciding not to go out on Black Friday, even though your spouse really wanted to buy something that was on sale
That 50-inch TV is only $300, but you rather avoid the hysteria and crazy crowds. Talk about a missed opportunity to spend time with your spouse and get something that he or she would have enjoyed at a bargain price.
Staying at home while your loved one celebrates the holidays with family
Spending time with the in-laws didn’t sound like a good idea to you, but your loved one may have been looking forward to getting the entire family together for the first time in months.
Refusing to take medicine when you're sick
All your spouse wants you to do is feel better. Why not take some Tylenol or Ibuprofen or visit a doctor to show them you understand?
Not going to church anymore, even though your spouse does
Your loved one is spending Sunday morning in church — like you used to, but now you’re staying home. Going to church together may bring you closer once again.
Forgetting to put the toilet seat down
We’ve all been there. Put it down, boys. Put it down.
Not calling your loved one to let them know you'll be out late
Your loved one is worried about where you are. Give them a quick buzz and let them know.
Deciding not to pay your share of the bills
Financial problems are a big reason people get divorced, so it may be worth paying your end of the bills.
Being silent about your day
Your spouse may ask you a lot of questions about what you do during your work day, but you're too worn out to answer them. Cluing them in on what you’re going through in the office may make things a little easier, although there are ways to communicate better with your loved ones.
Not charging the tech devices
Your phone has no battery life, the tablet is donezo and the computer is not even close to being ready to go. That’s sure to make things stressful for a bit, given how prevalent technology is in our everyday lives.
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