"While they might happily overlook a few common flaws, there are certain behaviours that men just won't get away with."
Researchers found a third of women will turn a blind eye to their man watching too much sport - as long as they listen to their lover when it counts. But 20 per cent are convinced their partner only pretends to listen to them.
A fifth forgive leaving the toilet seat up and the leniency also stretches to those who don't help with the cooking.
A quarter of women said dodgy dancing was forgivable, but bugbears like clothes being left on the bedroom floor and snoring can count against men. And guys beware: leaving the toilet dirty, not making an effort with their partner's family and using her toothbrush are definitely big no-nos.
Leaving out nail clippings, growing a scruffy beard or being too much of a mummy's boy are other sure fire ways to guarantee "imperfection".
When asked what makes the perfect man, an attractive personality topped the list, followed by a sense of humour and good looks.
"The average guy may not be able to compete with the image of a David Beckham, but there are still a number of small changes they can do to make a big difference," McReynolds says.
- DAILY MAIL
* Tell us, what's your biggest bugbear in a relationship? Do you know what habits get under your partner's skin?
