6 tips on getting your husband to do chores

Simple tasks

If he’s not used to domestic work, getting your husband to do chores will not be easy. Do not bombard him with a pile of tasks and dump all the responsibilities on him when he agrees to help you out. You want to start him off with simple menial tasks so he won’t be taken aback by how stressful household chores can be. Try asking him to fold the clothes, sweep and mop the floor, wash the vegetables, or empty the rubbish bins for a start.

Ask for help

Plenty of women usually don't ask for help because they think that if their husbands are caring enough, they will automatically make the first move and share duties. But, men just don’t work that way. Being straightforward and honest with him may actually be the secret to getting your husband to do chores. Try asking, "Honey, I think I am overloaded with chores. Could you help me with some of them please?"

Be nice

Women tend to hold their frustrations in and let the steam off by getting all moody. Scolding or chiding your hubby will just make things worse. Getting your husband to do household chores will always be associated with negativity after a shouting match. Be nice and say, "Honey, I would really appreciate it if you helped me with some chores. I’m sorry but all this work is just stressing me out." And always remember to say please and thank you, "Could you please help me honey? Thank you."

Do not be an obsessive compulsive b****

Once he has decided to help, be generous about it. It is so important to continue being nice. Just because you want a certain task done exactly the way you do it, doesn’t mean it is the only right way to do it. If your husband manages the task and does it well, he deserves a praise or a word of appreciation. But if you really insist that your way is better, tell him just how you want it done. Be flexible and patient.

Keeping it fun

Getting your husband to do chores can be difficult since chores usually are never fun to begin with. But time flies with company, so doing the housework together with your husband will definitely make it more enjoyable than doing it solo. Play some music and try singing along. Trust me, mundane chores can actually turn out to be quite fun when you have a beat and tune to go along with it.

Teamwork

Like the previous tip, it is good to keep things fun while doing household chores. Getting your husband to do chores will never be so difficult again if he understands that this is part of what a marriage entails. Not only will doing housework together be fun for the both of you, it will keep your marriage alive and kicking as well, since chores are now considered a form of (marital) activity. Start high-fiving each other, butt smacking, and make chores an activity that you both tackle together.