2007-06-29 01:06:53 · 10 answers · asked by carol r 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
You can't "make" him do anything but you can talk with him and explain that a relationship is a team effort and if both people work outside the home, then both need to help take care of things AT home.
2007-06-29 01:10:13 · answer #1 · answered by . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I naturally enjoy cleaning because I own a housekeeping business, not that doesnt mean that my guy shouldnt help! ( i mean he is the PD for a landscaping company and we have the ugliest yard in the hood) So I tell him he needs to make the bed in the monring and change the sheets once a week. He needs to vacuum upstairs and keep the master bath clean. It takes atotal of 45 mins a week. I do all the laundry b/c Im like obbsessed with super clean great smelling clothes........so if he fials to do his share then he gets no laundry. I make sure I do all mine first. I'll even wash the beagle's bed first before his clothes.
Just let your husband know that it's not fair that he isnt pitching in and helping. Houses arent easy to keep clean and organized....that's why so many people have housekeeps. I mean even stay at home women that are childless need help because there is so much to do. Just point out all the other things that you have to do in the marriage (Ex... pay the bills..that takes a lot of time, gets kids ready, make dinner, walk the pets, laundry, ect.) and it would really take a load off and make things much smoother and faster if he would put in his part! Good Luck sweetie! men are so hard headed when it comes to this.
2007-06-29 01:13:46 · answer #2 · answered by A little Southern Comfort 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look after what in your home? If you are talking about the daily cleaning and chores, good luck. If you thought you married a handy man and he's not, again good luck. What do you think he should be doing?
2007-06-29 01:20:23 · answer #3 · answered by dawnb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honest answer, you really cant make him do anything. you can ask him if he would help you with what needs done. Or you can make a list and divvy up, good luck though, i tried this with my husband and i think he screwed it all up on purpose so i dont ask him to do anything anymore
2007-06-29 01:11:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Was he into the tediousness of house keeping when you first met him? If not, why would he be stoked about it now. Might be better to adjust your expectations rather than advocate for the impossible.
2007-06-29 01:11:52 · answer #5 · answered by Penelope Smith 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have a look at around her finger .com , I now do over 50% of all chores and have no complaints about it
2007-06-29 01:53:52 · answer #6 · answered by marchk1000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lead by example. Don't nag.
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2007-06-29 01:09:18 · answer #7 · answered by piano_kath 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hahahah lol!!!
Thats the best joke..oh wait your being serious..
My bad..
2007-06-29 01:10:57 · answer #8 · answered by Funi Buni 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell him what germs can form with each dirty object and what that kind of germ can do to the health of the people living close to it.
2007-06-29 01:11:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
ask him nicely... BTY, r u under his control????
2007-06-29 01:12:50 · answer #10 · answered by back2future 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋