My mom refuses to disinfect anything but dishes, I try putting out disinfecting sprays and such, but she just doesn't like them.
My dad doesn't put down the toilet seat and refuses to wipe up anytime he misses the target.
My brother does his "nightly man thing" and doesn't clean up after himself. AT ALL. And on top of that when he pees, he doesn't flush, and it makes a horrible smell.
And my cousin leaves half eaten food everywhere.
I've tried everything, when I talk to them about it, they accuse me of nagging like an old woman (and maybe i am), and I've tried hinting them nicely by putting kleenex in my brother's room so that he can wipe up after he's done doing god-knows-what. Planting fake ants in my cousin's food so she'll remember to clean it up. Putting disinfecting wipes on every toilet so they'll remember to at least wipe up when the fellas miss. But none of it even works.
2006-09-02 22:29:58 · 15 answers · asked by LalaLola 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I am so sorry you have to live with such disgusting people. You are not nagging, you are expecting something completley reasonable. You should research the health risks of having a nasty home and maybe that will persuade your family to not live like slobs anymore. But at least you will be able to control your envirnoment when you finally get to move out. I hope it gets better for you.
2006-09-02 22:36:27 · answer #1 · answered by Reject187 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gross.....I went thru a similar situation.My parents let thier dog pee and poop everywhere, and leave dishes in the sink way too long.The dog sheds and there is fur everywhere.Once, my Mom called a repairman because the heat was not working. The guy checked out the heating system, and it was fine. No heat again the next day. Repairman shows up again, checks system, everything working ok. He then checks the baseboards. They are loaded with dog hair.My Mom is just not a fussy housekeeper, and my Dad says housecleaning is "women's work". Don't get me wrong I love my parents, but I cannot imagine living with them again.The only thing to do is move out.
2006-09-03 12:31:21 · answer #2 · answered by eastcoastdebra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People have a certain contrariness, and maybe if you're trying too hard that contrariness is coming into play, so they're not doing the things you wish they would.
Also, everyone has little bad habits, that they don't worry about in their own home.
Maybe you are one of those people who is more sensitive than most, and that is fine. I think you're going to have to get along as best you can in the meantime while you're living with your family, do what's right for you, and the time will come sometime in the future when you have your own home, and you can run it exactly as you like.
2006-09-03 05:35:34 · answer #3 · answered by aliantha2004 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm hardly a neatfreak but I do understand where you're coming from. I once lived in a household that was much worse than what you are describing, and when i tried to clean up other people's messes, they yelled at me for interfering with their belongings. ("sorry- I didn't realise you were SAVING that pile of mold. . . ") Part of the problem here is that you are not in a position to argue with these people, at least not your parents. You might be able to do something about your brother and cousin, but only if you limit your complaints to their behaviors. Your parents will never accept criticism from you because they're your parents. Given that, I'd have to agree with a lot of people here and suggest moving out at your earliest opportunity.
2006-09-03 10:53:09 · answer #4 · answered by kivrin9 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are the only one with the problem you are out of luck they can turn around and say "Hey we don't have a problem with everyone if you got a problem with us then you should leave" and it's hard to fight that beleive me I tried....also if they were messing with stuff that is YOURS then you could say something but if its not you can't really tell people what to do....you can't tell your brother to stop doing his stuff in His room unless you share...sorry I know it sux but life aint fair
2006-09-03 06:31:06 · answer #5 · answered by Darkness 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get used to it, move or clean up after em.
2006-09-03 05:35:43 · answer #6 · answered by teddybar67 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
move out, that's the only way you will find peace, until then, ware rubber gloves , maybe they will get the hint, lol
2006-09-03 05:36:46 · answer #7 · answered by my_lyin_eyes 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
accept them as they behafe and know for your self that your doing the right thing. You can be proud of yourself
2006-09-03 05:36:48 · answer #8 · answered by Rimo2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pray that you will grow up fast and leave home soon.
2006-09-03 12:22:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
mm....well there are jus some people who u jus have to get along wit...& ignore their disgusting habits....
OR you could try it my way....
i do wat they do.......watever it is that they do that bothers me i do the exact same thing....rite to there face...soo they get annoyed...
&if they question me about it...i explain...you do it...soo y should it be ne different for me....
but there is always a chance that mite back fire on u...it hase ONCE to me...
but in your position dont look like u got much options.
2006-09-03 06:37:34 · answer #10 · answered by Lili 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋