I am a mother of 2 children, ages 2 and 4. I also have two other room mates. One is my best friend and the other is my soon to be ex husband (who I am still friends with). I don't mind doing chores throughout the week because I am in between jobs at the moment, but during the room mates' off days I think they should help. Should I make a chore list or what? Every time I ask for help I normally get a sarcastic response (usually from my ex, where he trivializes usually bringing up stuff in the past and all sorts of other crap)--but I do need a break sometimes. I don't want to argue and I want things to be as peaceful as possible until I move out in a year--but taking care of two kids, myself, and two other grown ups isn't what I signed up for. Any ideas? I am willing to try anything that doesn't seem negative. Thanks! :)
2007-05-23 10:25:49 · 5 answers · asked by Missy K 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
Try a chore list and try asking. If they don't comply then take up acting and do a fake cry. It makes them feel bad and they will comply. Don't try to push it on them. and don't feel like crap when you do the fake cry. Okay?
2007-05-23 10:32:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try switching chores you know one person do this one day and then the next day someone else does it. If switching each day can't work try each week.
2007-05-23 17:30:23 · answer #2 · answered by BandNerd 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
MAKE A LIST.
EVERYONE HAS THERE DAYS AND CHORES..
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2007-05-23 17:28:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
chores are the funnest thing in the world.
2007-05-23 23:48:31 · answer #4 · answered by rockstarhooligan 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Only clean up after yourself and your kids. Let them clean up after themselves.
2007-05-23 17:29:46 · answer #5 · answered by janicajayne 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋