[Organic Panic]

I keep a studio apartment in Germany. 99% of all Germans shop at IKEA. And for good reason. It’s a great store.

That being said I have never seen a more angry or dour group of men than wandering through the aisles of IKEA. I am confident that for 80% of all couples that go to IKEA break up withing 1 week. It’s the beginning of the end going to that store as a couple.

[BitWielder1]

I have never seen a more angry or dour group of men than wandering through the aisles of IKEA.

No wonder. She picks, he pays, he carries the stuff to the car and up 3 flights into the apartment and he puts it together.
It's HEAVY!!!
If she is nice and smart, she will at least leave him alone during the assembly process.

[Jamestown1630]

LOL! But that’s another generalization, too.

My husband and I enjoy going there. Most of the furniture isn’t our style, but we’ve picked up some very useful items, and enjoy seeing how they style the little rooms, especially kitchens.

We do go there knowing what we want, though. I’m generally averse to huge stores where you have to walk too much, so we try to plan the trek ahead.

-JT

[livius]

LOL! There was an article in the WSJ a few months ago about the stress a couple experiences in IKEA. The recommendation was to do online research in their catalog before visiting, have a list made out, and be prepared to spend time refueling in the cafeteria! The Swedish meatballs are excellent...