marchmaxima
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Many thanks, marchmaxima, BTW, I admire your accent. I have a friend in London who always calls me a "blankity-blank bloke from accross the pond." Not sure if has same meaning in Aussie.
I have an accent?
Yeah, that saying works for me. In fact, it rings true here more than anywhere else. Australia is one massive island so to us, everyone is across the pond.
Knowing my wife as I do, I suspect her replies would be (in order):
Do dishes = "What did you break now!"
Dress = "You mean this old thing?"
Fold Laundry = "Did you dent the car again?"
Great meal = "Thank you and No!"
Ah I see your problem and I can help you fix it.
If that is her likely reaction then you have failed to understand that this effort must be worked into day-to-day living. why? It all has to do with marriage financials. That being debit and credit.
From the sounds of it, you are good at buttering her up to make up for fact that you have done something wrong (this is debt). Change the strategy so you are buttering her up for something you will do/want in the future (this is credit).
Credit is good. hugs = 1 point. Flowers = 5 points. Household chores = more credit than you think. Lots n lots of credit = fish room!
Hmmmm, I wonder if have I generalised enough to offend anyone yet.....