Dan,
on a lighter note - you're not helping the cause at all here matey. You just need to sit down quietly with your wife and watch 'Dances With Wolves' together. At the time when Kev C is trudging through the forest with the Indians, point out how the pregnant Indian lady just gives birth there and then on the march. She stops for a minute or two, does the honours, picks up the bub and continues the march to the next camp. Today's women need to have the old ways pointed out to them, don't you think. It gives them more character.
And also, - what's this you say? YOU wash the clothes in cold water ! Oh dear oh dear, whatever happened to washing the clothes being women's work mate.
So there's a couple of things you could be pointing out to the missus. I'd say you probably have to pick your moment. But I think you'll be pleasantly surprised to see her reaction when you mention these things. Probably thank you for it actually. Possibly with a great big frying pan though, so be prepared to move quickly if necessary.
Oh ****, I just heard the wife's car pull up in the driveway, and I haven't got the tea on yet. Gotta go !
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Originally Posted by swannies1983
I have argued with with my wife for using the dryer regularly, even in summer  , but I can only say so much to a pregnant mum  .
Heaters are another thing. I just say wear more clothes or bring in the blanket from the bedroom. Again, try telling that to someone who's pregnant with a toddler.
Hot water service is electric but it has an off-peak setting. I always set the timer of our dishwasher to run after midnight. I use cold water when washing clothes and I very, very rarely use the dryer. |