Asking for Help
Don't ask your spouse to help you around the house. That gives your spouse the idea that the household chores are your responsibility and not his.More on Dividing Household Chores
Not Knowing What You Want Done by Your Spouse
Do you know what you want your spouse to do or are you expecting your mate to notice what needs to be done and then do it?More on Expectations in Marriage
Lack of Communication
It is important that you are specific in communicating your expectations about household maintenance and cleaning. Communication also involves listening to your spouse's household chore expectations.More on Communication
Inflexibility
Is your way the only way to get a chore accomplished? Are you a gatekeeper?More on Maternal Gatekeeping
Nagging
Nagging only makes your spouse more resentful and defensive.More on Nagging
No Confidence in Spouse's Abilities
Do you double-check how your spouse cleaned the toilet or put away the laundry? Do you redo a task that your spouse just finished?More on Negativity in Marriage
Lack of Affirmation
When was the last time you complimented your spouse on a job well done?More on Compliments
