Bribing Husband
03-31-2011, 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by marthe brault-hunt
Anytime I would ask for something I always got it the carpenter's way. That guy would do things his way, if I said something my DH would always say '' He knows what he is doing''. One day I just registered for a woodworking course at the Adult Education. My project was the railing for a 37' gallery. I repeated the course to make the slats. In June I asked him if he wanted to put that up or if I would do it by myself. Never had any problem after that, he knew that if I didn't get exactly what I wanted I could use a saw and a hammer! Carpentry and sewing are alike , the only difference a 5/8 or 1/4 seam.
03-31-2011, 07:56 AM
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My hubby is usually pretty good about helping me, especially since he retired, but I find the best way to get his help is when I take initiative and start something first. If he sees that I'm doing something, he's much more willing to help. Let us know what you did and if it worked out best for you. :)
03-31-2011, 09:49 AM
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I like this one too!
Good one!!!
Best one yet
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Originally Posted by Great-great granny
Originally Posted by auntdeb
Originally Posted by janRN
Tell him you found 4 young hunks that are coming to help you and you need his credit card to pay them.
03-31-2011, 10:19 AM
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I usually start it myself and the guilt works. I have also opened the classifieds and when he ask me what I am looking for I tell him someone to help me ............
If it costs him money, he would rather do it himself. :lol:
If it costs him money, he would rather do it himself. :lol:
03-31-2011, 01:05 PM
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I usually ask, "what can I do for you that would compensate for your helping me do what I need to have done".. My dear one says, "if you know where you want things, just tell me, but I don't want to stand around while you make up your mind." He said "life is helping when it is needed, no bargaining required". Is he wise, or what?
03-31-2011, 01:14 PM
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First have a plan on where, and how you want your room to look. Go into your quilt room and make so much noise in there he'll have to come and investigate. Once you have his attention ask him if he can give you a hand moving a couple of things. Really I tried this and it worked for me. If it works for you and once your done, make sure to tell him how wonderful he is and that you couldn't have done it without him. We all love the fesling of being needed.
03-31-2011, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by luvTooQuilt
Originally Posted by Scrap Happy
I just asked my DH (who would happily help me in my sewing room) for thoughts on this. His suggestion is go out to your garage, get a hammer, get a saw bring in a few pieces of wood and ask him where the nails are. He should be glad to help per my DH.
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ha ha ha ha ha.... sooooo very funny!
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