My hubby is in the army and well lets just say that he didnt get the point to keep things clean where ever he goes from boot camp :-) what should I do to convince him that the house should be clean not just there???
2006-07-24 09:37:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
We spend about 20 minutes a day, total, picking up things, spot-vaccuuming, etc. Ten minutes in the morning, five after work, and five right before bed. I also vaccum and clean when I can't sleep.
2006-07-24 09:41:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't get that. In boot camp they have to have everything clean. And every time my husband goes TDY and has a room, he keeps it immaculate. But here at home he will just leave things lying where they fall! If you figure it out, let me know.
By the way, I know this has nothing to do with your question, I saw on another posting that you don't have a/c at FT. Carson. Are you in post housing? Do they not have A/C? WE might end up there, we're in Germany now without A/C and miserable and I want A/C at my next place so I was just curious, sorry for asking such nosy questions. You can contact me at kittymittens22002@yahoo.com if you want. Thanks!
2006-07-25 19:02:45 · answer #2 · answered by nimo22 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
There are many cases like yours where one spouse likes to keep things clean as you go and the other likes to let things get messy then clean up. Then some just don't clean at all but that is another story.
If the military is not able to change him then you will not either.
However,..........If he loves you and you explain to him how you feel about it and ask him to do it for YOU, there might be some change. He will have to force himself to go against his nature and do it your way and that will be hard for him to do but it can be done. Get him to agree to try to change for your sake.
I will add a tip here:
You will also have to change some,,,,, marriage is give and take.
When he makes some mess and leaves it, don't scold him for every little thing, scolding him will only make him angry and more stubborn. Gently remind him of his agreement to you and when he reacts positively then show him your love for him.
Lol, I just realized, it sounds like I am telling you how to train a puppy! Well, what ever works huh!
It is all about LOVE and RESPECT.
Good luck with spot, (((smile))))
Bob
2006-07-24 17:05:49 · answer #3 · answered by Mr Bingo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My husband was in the marine corp and now he is a soldier. Anyhow, you make a schedule every week the day before trash day to clean the house. It works. Be consistant too. "I love the man I married. Soldering is his life. I stand beside him in the silent ranks known as an Army Wife."
2006-07-24 16:42:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try putting on a DI hat and get a swagger stick, and a tight fitting dark green shirt, tight tan shorts and boots. Be his DI while he's field daying your place. But turn it into a game, that he'll wanna play. Get the picture? wink wink...
2006-07-24 18:40:56 · answer #5 · answered by jeff the drunk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Next time marry a Navy man........they are all clean fanatics!! Just kidding.
2006-07-24 16:42:44 · answer #6 · answered by mconrad12230 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no sex will get him cleaning really fast. Men sort of love the sex, they will do anything for it, even clean a bathroom.
2006-07-24 16:43:09 · answer #7 · answered by COLEEN H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
clean it yourself
2006-07-24 16:56:06 · answer #8 · answered by John T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋