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Everyman

One Poll

8 June 2010

OLD NAG
Henpecked British blokes endure a WEEK of nagging from their wives every year, a study revealed yesterday (Mon).
Women moan at their partner for more than two-and-a-half hours a week about helping out around the house, cutting back on booze or taking care of their health.
That's a total of around 11 hours a month - the equivalent of five-and-a-half days a year or more than one working week.
Not helping to tidy the house emerged as the most common bug-bear for a woman to nag about, followed by not doing the dishes.
Spending too much money, not being romantic enough and not sorting out clothes for the washing completed the top five.
Other popular things women bend a man's ear about include drinking too much, their diet, and not going to the doctor to get something checked out.
A spokesperson for the Everyman campaign, which carried out the study said: ''It seems all men are on the receiving end of some nagging from time to time.
''And I'm sure many women will say that's the only way to get a man to do something.
''While it's normally over trivial things such as helping out more with the kids or tidying up after themselves, women are also having to pester their men to get them to think about more serious issues in their lives.
''Spending too much money, drinking too much alcohol or not taking care of their  health could have a real impact on not only the lives of guys, but also on the people surrounding them.
''If it means you have more money to spend on the family, or you lead a healthier life, maybe the nagging is worth it.''
The study of 3,000 Brits revealed 86 per cent of men get nagged by their other half, with one in five claiming their missus goes on at them 'all the time'.
And women clearly aren't ashamed of their moaning as 87 per cent admitted giving their partner a hard time.
But the nagging does seem to work as 44 per cent of men admit giving in after an hour if their partner 'keeps on at them'.
Another 21 per cent said they usually caved in after a couple of hours.
More than one in four have given in when being nagged about a relationship issue, while 25 per cent have backed down to help with the chores.
More than 14 per cent have gone to the doctors to get a health issue checked after constant pestering from their wife or girlfriend.
Researchers also found almost two thirds of men have ended up rowing with their other half after a nagging session.
Eighteen per cent have even broken up with someone after the constant nagging got too much.
However, 83 per cent of guys admitted that they often think their partner is right when they are nagging them, but they would never admit it.
A spokesperson for Everyman added: ''Women play a vital role when it comes to the health of the men in their lives and they generally lead by example in keeping up with medical checks.
''Men on the other hand commonly need more convincing to get to the doctor if something is wrong.
''In the case of cancer, if symptoms are picked up early and treatment is required, the chance of recovery is so much greater.
''It's imperative that men put more emphasis on their health, otherwise the nagging will continue.''
Other research by Everyman for its Male Cancer Awareness Month found 39 per cent of men haven't visited a doctor at all in the last year which is almost twice the number of women at 22 per cent.
Most cited an 'I'll be fine' attitude as the reason for not visiting a doctor.
TOP 25 NAGGING TOPICS
1.    Not tidying the house
2.    Not doing the dishes
3.    Spending too much money
4.    Not being romantic enough
5.    Not sorting out the laundry
6.    Watching too much sport
7.    Drinking too much
8.    Not making the bed
9.    Spending too much time on a hobby
10.    Not mowing the lawn
11.    Not cooking dinner
12.    Not enough Sex
13.    Too much time spent with friends
14.    Working too late
15.    Leaving the toilet seat up
16.    Not helping out more with the children
17.    Growing a beard
18.    Not getting a haircut
19.    Leaving the lights on
20.    Not dieting
21.    Leaving the TV on
22.    Personal hygiene
23.    Leaving toast crumbs in the butter/jam
24.    Not going to the doctor
25.    Health issues
Research conducted by global market research company www.onepoll.com