skydiverbry 0 #26 April 5, 2013 That would be an ideal motivator... Bry-------------------------------------------------- Growing old is mandatory.Growing up is optional!! D.S.#13(Dudeist Skdiver) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 891 #27 April 5, 2013 Immediately followed by: When it bothers you to the point of wanting it gone, you'll get rid of it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davelepka 4 #28 April 5, 2013 QuoteOr he meets a nice young hot thing and wants his place to look nice when she visits Right, that's when the mess 'bothers him' and he'll have that place cleaned up in no time. I went through a divorce a while back, and I used to do a two-part clean up before going on a date. One was myself, the other was the apartment. Not to say that I was personally dirty, but I would make sure to shave, and iron a shirt or whatever, but I also gave the place a once over with some windex or whatever. I also found it helpful to develop my own 'life'. Instead of trying to live like I did when I was married, I came up with my own routines and set of standards. Maybe I cleaned the house and went grocery shopping one way or one day when I was married, but when I was single I could let that go and just do it my own way. As unpopular as this opinion is (and has been commented as such many times), getting laid is a huge factor in motivation/moving on after a divorce. You get yourself together (like above), get a boost to your self-esteem, and see that the world doesn't begin and end with your now ex-wife. I highly reccomend it with a younger, hotter version of your ex. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #29 April 5, 2013 Get a big dog, keep him hungry & ya never have to wash the dishes again! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 60 #30 April 5, 2013 Quote Get a big dog, keep him hungry & ya never have to wash the dishes again! Gross!lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #31 April 5, 2013 Eat at the Y....oh, wait...you don't have a GF yet. Never mind.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #32 April 5, 2013 Quote Grills don't need washing, fire cleans them. Eat over sink. In underdrawers. Leave the seat up. Don't make the bed. So, what you're saying is that you are hoping to be single again? She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #33 April 5, 2013 Quote Quote Get a big dog, keep him hungry & ya never have to wash the dishes again! Gross! Larry went to visit his 86 year old grandfather in a very rural area. After spending a great evening chatting the night away, Larry's grandfather prepared breakfast of bacon and eggs. Larry noticed a film like substance on his place, and questioned his grandfather asking, "Are these plates clean?" His grandfather replied, "They're as clean as cold water can get em. Just you go ahead and finish your meal". For lunch the old man made hamburgers. Again, Larry was concerned about the plates as it appeared to have tiny specks around the edge that looked like dried egg and asked, "Are you sure these plates are clean?" Without looking up the old man said, "I told you before, those dishes are as clean as cold water can get them. Now don't you worry, I don't want to hear another word about it". Later that afternoon, as he was leaving, his grandfather's dog started to growl, and wouldn't let him pass. Larry yelled and said, "Grandfather, your dog won't let me get to my car". Without diverting his attention from the football game he was watching on TV, the old man shouted, 'COLDWATER, GO LAY DOWN NOW, YAH HERE ME!!!". ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 60 #34 April 5, 2013 lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #35 April 5, 2013 Quote Quote Grills don't need washing, fire cleans them. Eat over sink. In underdrawers. Leave the seat up. Don't make the bed. So, what you're saying is that you are hoping to be single again? ooooo snap! "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #36 April 5, 2013 10 minute tidy. Do 10 minutes on one area. Maybe the area that's grossing you out the most. Could be the microwave and all that crap splattered on the top. Could be the toilet and sink. Just do a little. I'm with you - I hate cleaning and housework, and I'm fortunate that I can pay someone to do it for me. However, I still do have a lot of clutter that I need to deal with, closets/drawers/cabinets that need to be gone through with stuff sorted for keep/sell/donate/trash. I used to try to say "I'll devote a whole weekend to it!" and I'd never get motivated for that, so now I'm trying to say "Okay, I'll spend an hour and do one closet." Doing it in mini-projects means I'm making more progress, just gradually."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 891 #37 April 5, 2013 Nope! Just telling a single man how to do it. I was single forever! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david3 0 #38 April 5, 2013 QuoteQuoteOr he meets a nice young hot thing and wants his place to look nice when she visits Right, that's when the mess 'bothers him' and he'll have that place cleaned up in no time. I went through a divorce a while back, and I used to do a two-part clean up before going on a date. One was myself, the other was the apartment. Not to say that I was personally dirty, but I would make sure to shave, and iron a shirt or whatever, but I also gave the place a once over with some windex or whatever. I also found it helpful to develop my own 'life'. Instead of trying to live like I did when I was married, I came up with my own routines and set of standards. Maybe I cleaned the house and went grocery shopping one way or one day when I was married, but when I was single I could let that go and just do it my own way. As unpopular as this opinion is (and has been commented as such many times), getting laid is a huge factor in motivation/moving on after a divorce. You get yourself together (like above), get a boost to your self-esteem, and see that the world doesn't begin and end with your now ex-wife. I highly reccomend it with a younger, hotter version of your ex. Or her sister. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #39 April 5, 2013 Quote However, I still do have a lot of clutter that I need to deal with, closets/drawers/cabinets that need to be gone through with stuff sorted for keep/sell/donate/trash. Our daughter Melissa has been doing that for us. With up to 6 people in this house I don't know what is what to whom, but she has a way of telling Mom "No one is ever going to wear/eat/use/want this" and having Mom let her huck it out. Our entry closet is actually useful again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #40 April 5, 2013 Quote Quote However, I still do have a lot of clutter that I need to deal with, closets/drawers/cabinets that need to be gone through with stuff sorted for keep/sell/donate/trash. Our daughter Melissa has been doing that for us. With up to 6 people in this house I don't know what is what to whom, but she has a way of telling Mom "No one is ever going to wear/eat/use/want this" and having Mom let her huck it out. Our entry closet is actually useful again. Yep, I need to do a merciless culling of my crap. I'm trying to do it slowly but surely. Can I borrow Melissa?"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #41 April 5, 2013 Quote Yep, I need to do a merciless culling of my crap. I'm trying to do it slowly but surely. Can I borrow Melissa? You bet. She's Ming the Merciless when it comes to clutter. Hey, I just saw a video of Miles doing an indoor base jump today at your hotel. Did you catch that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #42 April 5, 2013 Quote Quote Yep, I need to do a merciless culling of my crap. I'm trying to do it slowly but surely. Can I borrow Melissa? You bet. She's Ming the Merciless when it comes to clutter. Hey, I just saw a video of Miles doing an indoor base jump today at your hotel. Did you catch that? I did now. Holy shit, I would have had the BEST view from my room!"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #43 April 5, 2013 QuoteI've got a moderate size apartment since my separation from the wife and now all the housework falls on me. I haven't even read the other 42 posts and I'm already guessing the reason for your separation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbry 0 #44 April 5, 2013 Oh,and your guess would be??? Bry-------------------------------------------------- Growing old is mandatory.Growing up is optional!! D.S.#13(Dudeist Skdiver) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingRhenquest 1 #45 April 5, 2013 Hire a Naked Maid, duh!I'm trying to teach myself how to set things on fire with my mind. Hey... is it hot in here? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbry 0 #46 April 5, 2013 If I could afford a damn maid I would definitely have one.......and she would be nakedBry-------------------------------------------------- Growing old is mandatory.Growing up is optional!! D.S.#13(Dudeist Skdiver) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #47 April 6, 2013 Quote If I could afford a damn maid I would definitely have one.......and she would be nakedBry And the housework would still not be getting done."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #48 April 6, 2013 Quote Quote If I could afford a damn maid I would definitely have one.......and she would be nakedBry And the housework would still not be getting done. Yeah but who would care? ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
promise5 17 #49 April 6, 2013 Sorry, I'm a cleanie, well that's what we call it. I enjoy house work, not obsessed about it but hey I enjoy cleaning my apartment. No matter how slowly you say oranges it never sounds like gullible. Believe me I tried. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 891 #50 April 6, 2013 So you just need directions! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
