2006-08-07 12:12:33 · 12 answers · asked by miacat06 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
my partner and I both know I don't keep house well enough either...
I've been divrced twice and haven't managed to keep the house either time...
:o)
2006-08-07 12:28:26 · answer #1 · answered by wollemi_pine_writer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have him demonstrate by doing it for you for a whole month? lol...sorry, but men think they know so much about this sort of thing and I always wonder just how good they would be at it if they were the ones responsible for the housecleaning. I have no suggestions for you on how to keep your house cleaner..I think he is the one that needs some adjusting. I am not one to believe that a taste of ones medicine is always the best thing, but once in awhile I think it's needed. I am SURE there are things about him that aren't perfect. Next time the subject comes up, I would point out all of the imperfections...next time you bring the mail in, I want it stacked neatly so. Can you take your shoes off when you come in the house...you seem to think the floors aren't clean enough around here..you know?? He needs to realize that he is being way too picky.
He needs to walk a mile in your shoes...he shouldn't be so critical. Just my two cents. Good luck!
2006-08-07 12:25:44 · answer #2 · answered by ShineOn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Next saturday or whenever he doesnt work tell him to try and do it all. Tell him you want him to show you how he wants it done, ALL OF IT. Make him do all the work for 1 day or 2 to prove to him how hard it is. But say it in a super nice voice like "oh well honey this saturday you should do all the housework so i can see exactly what you think i am not doing well enough." He wont enjoy that!
2006-08-07 13:23:33 · answer #3 · answered by Educated 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can relate. No matter how hard you try, with some men it is just never good enough. Things are simply black and white to them. In my case, I have 4 kids and a house to take care of, not to mention the husband who can not even do his own laundry or clean up his own dinner stuff. Granted he works all day but so do I! We both have jobs but ONLY I take care of my job and all the rest...Him....well, he works! So, because I am only one person and in NO way comparable to his stupid super hero's, I am less than good for anything. let's face it...that is marriage, parenthood and life. I usually end up saying, flat out, you do not like it, DO IT YOURSELF! Otherwise, don't complain if you are not gonna do anything to change it! In other words....do NOT bite the hand that feeds you, lest she let you starve!
2006-08-07 12:40:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go on strike. If he thinks you don't do a good enough job, he can do it himself. Tell him you're on strike for 30 days, and he has to clean the house, cook the meals, do laundry, the dishes and the floor, whatever your house needs, he has to do it, even after a long day at work. He's got to take care of the kids too (if you have any).
In the meantime, you take care of your personal needs, whatever those are. Pamper yourself, girl, take this time for you.
If, after 30 days, he hasn't come to his senses, you could always try Wife Swap. He'll really like that!
2006-08-07 17:50:30 · answer #5 · answered by kellygirlaj 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do the "sweater try." If i'm soft interior donning a mild sweater interior the iciness months, that's the temperature I actual have the chook room. you should purchase an low-value gauge that measures the humidity interior the room and shows the "convenience" variety. Humidity will shop the chook's epidermis from drying and itching. in case you have no longer have been given a humidifier and you have forced air warmth, place a bowl of water next to a sign in. shop the chook out of drafts, followers, window leaks, and so on.
2016-09-29 00:37:43 · answer #6 · answered by grumney 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well do you work? If you do then tell him that you both work and it is his house too, he can help!!!! And if your job is taking care of the kids I suggest you tell him fine I'll take a weekend to myself and you see what I do all day.
2006-08-07 12:19:44 · answer #7 · answered by Right Wing Extremist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him you think he is not a good enough husband too cos he doesn't help.
2006-08-07 23:10:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are never happy are they? If you can afford it, I suggest hiring a cleaner once a week (or fortnight) and then everyone is happy - you don't have to do it and it will be done to his standards. If you can't afford it, tell him to start helping out - he lives there too doesn't he?
2006-08-07 12:56:41 · answer #9 · answered by Leigh S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a husband complains about housekeeping then he should be offering to help out. If he knows what good housekeeping is, then he could show you how's it done.
2006-08-07 12:21:07 · answer #10 · answered by Dr. D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋