What's Your Hubby's Reaction To A Messy Home?

@Lakshmi6197 I planned to do exactly the same thing but then I get irritable myself if I live in a dirty house - he wont do anything for sure. So I am going to probably put up a swollen face and not do anything today but tomorrow I know things will go get back to normal because firstly hes will say/do something really sweet and patch up and secondly, it has become a morning ritual for me to tidy up the house. Women!!!

 

I get it. Thats how we women are If it is just a vent, let it be. But if it bugs you, the solution is very simple. You need to dole out the bitter medicine only once

 

Hahaha!!!

 

Babe, if it bothers you, delegate. Sweetly, politely but firmly. Earlier when my husband complained, I would simply say, "right. I didn't get to it. So, please do it..Now. "

Now he really doesn't complain. He just does it. Problem was his mum and sis used to run around tidying away before dad/ visitors came home while the boys sauntered about. He didn't realise his precious hands could be soiled for keeping the house clean. So, firmly delegate.

 

@guesshoo Yes, you are right. DH does pitch in if I my requests don't sound commanding. He usually never bothers to comment but then I don't know what I saw today morning ( my face usually ), today started badly. Silent treatment worked as I found him cleaning the dishes as I was preparing lunch during our break - I know he wants to take his words back. All okay now I guess. I am going to wash that mat today!

 

This definitely requires silent treatment / bitter medicine / swollen face treatment - all of it. Saying "the mat is dirty" is different from "a woman has left it dirty".

If I were you, I wouldn't clean the mat at all. HE would clean the mat during the weekend to HIS standards.

I would continue to be the awesome WOMAN that I am by doing my regular cleaning around the house.

 

hahaha, nice idea, i guess i can implement it...as i also have habit of throwing the things here n there after entering the house...