About a week ago I took out the garbage out and replaced the bag in the kitchen can. I headed out of the room, out of sight but within earshot, and waited for the sound I hear each time I replace the garbage bag. In a second I heard the rustling of my wife taking the plastic bag partially off the can and putting it back RIGHT.
Apparently I don’t know how to replace the garbage bag. I also don’t know how to properly do the dishes, wipe the kitchen counter or make the bed. I gave up on making the bed a long time ago because no matter how much time I spent on it my wife always remakes it and that seems inefficient. I’m also not good at putting dishes away. Now that I think about it I’m not sure I do any kitchen chore adequately. My genes aren't the problem. Mom tells me that my dad is excellent at household chores. He was very busy working at his business while I was growing up and I don’t recall him doing a lot of indoor chores. He must have practiced a lot since he retired. Maybe there is hope for me too.
I think that some entrepreneur could make a lot of money by opening a school and teaching household chores to those of us who can’t seem to work a broom and mop properly.
Let me know what you think.
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I could see myself in your wife. I used to do the same kind of thing and sometimes still do. It took at least 15 years of marriage to realize that my way isn't the only right way. He also realized that doing some things my way wasn't all that difficult. We laugh about it now. It's all about give and take and lots of love.
Ralph,
I'm sure Donald shares your feelings. I give him credit for trying because he does often help, for example, by loading the dishwasher. However, I always have to rearrange what he has loaded. There are six slots for utensils and he puts all the utensils in three slots leaving the other slots empty. Also, all the utensils are in the same direction so they "stick" together and do not come out clean in the dishwasher.
At least you try.....
Does Mary ever drive by the "home" and mention to you "that looks like a nice place to live" Your a year or two away from being left at the casino with a shaw.
Anonymous makes an excellent point - "may way isn't the only right way." Thanks.
I think the thing we all need to consider is the importance of re-doing something versus the hurt feelings it can cause.
No one likes to have somone redo a relatively simple chore they've just performed because it makes them feel like they aren't capable of doing something simple and therefore they aren't capable of doing anything.
Parents need to also consider that children may repeat this type of behavior. So if you do this to your child or to your spouse in front of your child, they will probably do the same thing when they are adults.
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