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Cooking (and cleaning) as an act of love
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08-15-2011, 08:50 AM
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RE: Cooking (and cleaning) as an act of love
(08-14-2011 08:25 PM)VincentUlyssis Wrote: I hate it when I unload and then reload the dishwasher and my wife gets upset because I put a dish in the wrong spot. Grrrrr. I just move things around...if I left them the way he loaded it, I wouldn't fit everything into the dishwasher by the end of dinner. I make the kids unload it in the morning. One gets the bottom rack, one the utensils, and one the top rack. |
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08-15-2011, 12:03 PM
Post: #72
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RE: Cooking (and cleaning) as an act of love
We have a system. I get yelled at, but I'm not allowed to yell back. It's been working for years.
I eat, therefor I am. 2011 Ironman Lake Placid - Finisher
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08-15-2011, 01:41 PM
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RE: Cooking (and cleaning) as an act of love
We live on the mantra "I rule the roost, but she rules the rooster".
Makes me even wonder if I ever had any control of my house to begin with. For You Steve & Monica - Your Love will forever shine on in our hearts!!! ![[Image: monicasteve.jpg]](http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l498/boomer1964/Canada/monicasteve.jpg)
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08-17-2011, 02:14 AM
Post: #74
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RE: Cooking (and cleaning) as an act of love
(08-14-2011 08:25 PM)VincentUlyssis Wrote: I hate it when I unload and then reload the dishwasher and my wife gets upset because I put a dish in the wrong spot. Grrrrr. Oh hail, no! If Mr. Matters loads it, I leave it be. If something doesn't come clean because he didn't load it right, THEN I says something. 
... in a world where I feel so small I can't stop thinking big! |
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08-18-2011, 07:51 AM
Post: #75
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RE: Cooking (and cleaning) as an act of love
(08-15-2011 12:03 PM)Detroit Dan Wrote: We have a system. I get yelled at, but I'm not allowed to yell back. It's been working for years. Hey, we have that system too. How funny. "Wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then." "Try to catch the deluge in a paper cup." "Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end." |
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08-18-2011, 08:59 AM
Post: #76
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RE: Cooking (and cleaning) as an act of love
(08-18-2011 07:51 AM)VincentUlyssis Wrote:(08-15-2011 12:03 PM)Detroit Dan Wrote: We have a system. I get yelled at, but I'm not allowed to yell back. It's been working for years. It must be a law. I have the same system. A friend got married last year and asked for advice. I told him after 19 years of marriage I have learned one thing - just agree to everything. So far it has worked. |
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08-19-2011, 06:40 AM
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RE: Cooking (and cleaning) as an act of love
You have to be careful. If it comes off as patronizing it could spell certain disaster. You have to be sincerely wrong.
"Wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then." "Try to catch the deluge in a paper cup." "Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end." |
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08-21-2011, 07:49 AM
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RE: Cooking (and cleaning) as an act of love
I encourage all guys to be animals when it comes to loading and emptying the dishwasher. It's really fun to clean the sink as well!
"Wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then." "Try to catch the deluge in a paper cup." "Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end." |
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02-09-2012, 06:21 AM
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RE: Cooking (and cleaning) as an act of love
So fellas, how's it going with all of this?
Some days I'm on a cleaning/organizing/work rampage. Other days I have less energy and motivation. Overall I need to step back and keep a clear and realistic assessment of how I'm really doing. I find that if I consider some things "my job" they become habitual. Food shopping (including making the list) Helping prepare the meal Cleaning up after the meal (follow through to completion is the best) Vacuuming Cleaning bathrooms Straightening up Simple rules I've learned the hard way: Don't boast about any of it-ever. Look good while you're doing it. (not slobby) Do it before she asks. You may not always get recognized or thanked, but the self-satisfaction is priceless. Love out-gives. "Wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then." "Try to catch the deluge in a paper cup." "Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end." |
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02-09-2012, 11:38 PM
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RE: Cooking (and cleaning) as an act of love
Wow! Well, I definitely recognize that and thank you. Ren Man's very good about helping out, too. Maybe we should rent the 2 of you out....
... in a world where I feel so small I can't stop thinking big! |
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