10 Things Illinois Men THINK They Do Better Than Their Wife of Girlfriend

What started as a simple trivia question about something nearly 50% of men 'think' they do better than their partner, escalated to this list of 10 other things. Reality often tells a different story.

10 Things Illinois Men THINK They Do Better Than Their Wife of Girlfriend

Nearly 50% of men think they DO THIS better than their wife/girlfriend, what is it? That's the trivia question we asked.

The answer: Give better Valentine's Day gifts.

Turns out that isn't all that Illinois men mistakenly think:

1. Grilling

Men act like putting meat on an open flame is some sacred, mystical ritual. Meanwhile, their wife is inside making the actual side dishes, setting the table, and making sure the meal is edible. (Meredith/Rockford)

Get our free mobile app

2. Packing the Car for a Trip

"Trust me, babe, I know how to make everything fit", that's what my husband said. Fifteen minutes later, he's sweating, talking about how "our car has shrunk," while rearranging things like the Tetris grandmaster I am. (J. Tanner/Belvidere)

3. Giving Directions

Him: I don’t need the GPS

Me: Bull***t!

Him: (proceeds to take three wrong turns, swear at a dead end, and still refuses to admit we're lost).

Me: (quietly watching the blue dot on Google Maps, waiting for the moment he finally gives up).

4. Using the TV Remote

Time for the 45-minute channel-surfing Olympics… can we just watch something!?! Kim/Rockford

5. Fixing Things Around the House

I'm not saying I can fix a leaky sink better than my husband but I would have called a professional before there was water everywhere. Sometimes knowing how to fix something is admitting you can't and calling a pro no matter how many YouTube videos you watch. (Desiree/Machesney Park)

6. Grocery Shopping

Men will confidently stroll into the store with a vague memory of what was on the list. (Deanna/Rockford)

7. Multitasking

If men believe they can do multiple things at once, but somehow, "watching the game" and "listening to their wife talk" always results in "Wait, what did you say?" (Valerie/Belvidere)

8. Getting the Kids Ready

No. Just no. (Krystal/Rockford)

9. Finding Things in the House

If an object isn’t literally glowing or jumping up and down, my husband will claim it doesn’t exist. "Babe, where’s the ketchup?" In the fridge. "I don’t see it." Second shelf, right in front of you. "Nope, it’s not here." Then I walk over, move one thing, and magically—there it is!

10. Handling Being Sick

How does the same man who shrugs off a broken bone suddenly become completely incapacitated by a mild cold?