I have misophonia, which is described leterally as 'hatred of sounds'. In my case I get irritated by chewing or slurping sounds, sounds that are emitted by chips bags - especially in a movie theatre and of course sounds of loud burping. Initially I had thought there was something wrong only with me, but then GoogleBaba told me that it is actually a medical condition and there is no sure cure for it.

I thought of it today because wife returned after a fortnight long trip. She has a stomach condition which makes her burp loudly through the day, and it literally gets on my nerves - at least sometimes. Last evening after we had retired for the night, I realised that I had a very peaceful fortnight while she was away. Now we are back to routine of her burping and I get irritated.

Sigh!