In marriage, or any partnership, chores are a huge source of conflict. How do you get your sweetheart to hold up his or her end, without nagging?
-Don't insist that a task be done on your schedule.
-Remind your partner that it's better to decline a task than to break a promise.
-Every once in a while, do your sweetheart's task, for a treat. This kind of pitching-in wins enormous goodwill.
-Do it yourself.
-Keep a to-do list. That way, if an energetic mood strikes, you know what needs doing.
-Set aside a weekend afternoon for home improvement.
-Settle for a partial victory. Maybe your partner won't put dishes in the dishwasher, but getting them from the family room into the sink is a big improvement.
-Decide that you actually enjoy a chore. This sounds ridiculous, but it works.
-Decide that you don't mind doing a chore - like putting clothes in the hamper or hanging up wet towels.
-Don't push for the impossible.
-Remember that messy areas tend to stay messy, and tidy areas tend to stay tidy. If you want your partner to be neat, be neat yourself.
-Think about how money might be able to buy some happiness. Could you find a teenager to mow the lawn? Could you hire a weekly cleaning service? Could you buy prepared foods?
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