October 2012 Weddings
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how to motivate H to help around the house
Right now I'm not working and H is. I clean the house, keep the fire in the woodstove going, do laundry and make the meals during the day. But I also pick up after him! He tends to just leave things out when he is finished with them and it's really annoying! I've asked him to put them away and he does, but I don't want to have to ask! I've started to leave his things instead of putting them away, hoping he will do it.
I also clean up after dinner and load the dishwasher...is it too much for him to help?! I've asked him for help but I don't like doing that. I'd rather he helps because he wants to.
Any advice on how to get him to help more without actually saying "Help more"?
Re: how to motivate H to help around the house
I don't know if there is a good way to do it without discussion. The important thing is to talk to him about it before you start to resent it. Make sure never to make a direct "You don't help out" and aim more for "I feel like I'm working really hard t
Tell him exactly what you posted. That you don't want to nag him but would love it if he helped out more. If I remember correctly you didn't live together before you got married. Living with someone is an adjustment, and there is no w
We've been living together for 2 years and it's still a hassle to get H to help around the house. But I definitely agree communication is key. Men, for whatever reason, don't question why the clothes they threw on the floor i