Nagging Newlywed
It's true...
I can be such a nag.
At least I can admit it.
I never wanted to be that annoying nagging wife.
But lately, I've been a nag without even really knowing it.
Now that I am nannying,
I almost feel as if I am trying to keep up with not one, but two households.
& I have the most wonderful husband to help me with our own chores,
& he does.
But sometimes...
he'll forget to put dry dishes away,
he will fold the clothes, but not put them away,
he'll leave his clothes on the floor,
he'll leave his darts out,
(Do you notice the trend here?)
Scott has a thing with not being able to put things away!
Maybe it's a guy thing... who knows.
I have faults too, people.
I'm definitely NOT perfect.
I am actually the opposite of Scott.
I'm a procrastinator & I have a hard time starting projects.
But once started, I NEED to finish them.
Scott on the other hand can start a project,
but can't seem to finish it.
& don't get me wrong...
I love this man.
I love him hard.
That said... I've been nagging and nagging and nagging lately that he finish work around the house instead of leaving the remnants of household chores for me to find, and finish myself.
And let me tell you guys... The nagging.. YEAH.. It's not working.
Obviously.
I think it's actually making him not want to finish the job even more.
So here begins what I am calling,
"Project No-Nag"
I'm all done nagging.
I'm going to try hard to let the little things go.
I'm going to be as nice as can be.
& we shall see how this works.
Because really, my husband is awesome,
& deserves better & so I am giving this a try.
Wish me luck.
hashtag: projectnonag.
Ugh, I feel like it's so hard not to nag sometimes. But also, I think you can say something and not mean it as a nagging comment and that's how it comes off. Jeremie and I always work on how we talk to each other and we try and say stuff in a way that doesn't come off as nagging or offensive to the other person. But it's hard sometimes!!! Good luck with your no-nag project!
ReplyDeleteGirl, I'm gonna try this project too!
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to find a happy medium. I feel like sometimes nagging is the only way to get through to hubby that he needs to DO. He is a huge procrastinator and I'm always on the move doing something so it's hard.
ReplyDeleteLet me know how it goes!
Good for you! That is such a hard thing to do. I think wives (myself most definitely included!) are often prone to "mother" our husbands, which really isn't our role. Thanks for the reminder this morning!
ReplyDeleteHa ha! When I read this title I thought "Oh no! This is ME!!" I find myself nagging about the same things - so I think it's def a guy thing! lol Just like us ladies like to "nag". But I know what you mean that it has completely opposite effect! I'll be joining you on Project No Nag! =)
ReplyDeleteHa! I love this and I totally feel you. I don't know how it goes down in your house, but I bet my husband wishes I'd nag more. I'm the one that lets it build up and then I go boom, "WHY IS OUR HOUSE A WRECK!?!?!" Horrible. Good luck on the No Nagging :)
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