happythoughts 0 #1 March 6, 2008 There's a book about it. Really book The Lazy Husband: How To Get Men To Do More Page 29 It has advice, but no practical suggestions. QuoteSuggest that changing his behavior will benefit him in some way, such as getting a happier wife, something which he probably he values and enjoys. It also benefits him because his taking on tasks may free you up to have energy to do some of the activities which he does value That last line has BJ written all over it. Implied, but there. There is the problem with the book, some implications, but no clear BJ advice for women. QuoteDisclose how unhappy you are with the current arrangement. Let him know, without whitewashing, how exhausted, resentful, or discouraged you are. With a little communication, I think that it can be made clear that the house is too clean and alleviate some of this needless effort. Ya know, I have totally missed the opportunity on this. I could have made a million on this. I can write and I am like the poster child for sloth. I could even do the cover shot. Hanging out on the couch... eating Cheetos... for the purposes of book research. Hard work to get. Of course, he also does another book. We could refer to it as the sequel. The Marriage Makeover: Finding Happiness in Imperfect Harmony QuoteCouples enter therapy on the verge of divorce and after several weeks... ...my boat payment is made. I remember when I first got into software and I made huge money fixing the stuff that another guy did. It was nearly full time at one point. This guy has just built an industry around him. I'm going to write a relationship book too. Not a good one. I want to be able to cash in on the follow-up divorce market too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites