Quote Originally Posted by CyclChyk View Post

So my hubby waits me out. And after two days of him not the least bit bothered about the thought of wearing the same pair of socks twice in a row, I can't take it anymore and pick up after my dog.

So - to make a long story short and get to my point - my hubby KNOWS I can't leave the Pearl Izumi's lay. No matter how much I may want to, my analism and neatfreak tendenancies wear me down WAYYY before he would ever pick them up..................
It's a good thing that we don't have a dog. Because I CAN wait it out. (exception: when DH goes away on business for 1 or 2 weeks, i go ahead and pick up the assembly of bowls and glasses and mugs that he leaves by his chair)

I've developed another technique for dealing with his incredible clutter. HIS OFFICE. All bike related or his work related detritis is promptly deposited in his office. on the floor, on the chair, on the printer. stacked untidily, doesnt matter. it's now ONLY his problem and if we have guests (GOD FORBID)
i can shut the door to his office and no one will ever know.

I must confess that over the years the disorder and clutter now bothers me personally (it didn't used to!) it's not just about having guests.
and it's harder to just let him clutter..