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writes: My boyfriend and I have been going out for three and a half years. We have a two and a half year old together. He is always doing things for other people and rarely helps me out. I have asked for help and talked to him but nothing seems to work. How do I get him to help me more without nagging and getting into a fight about it? Reply to this Question
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reader, beenthere +, writes (9 November 2005):
that's difficult. i know my dad does a lot for other people and thinks my mums just jealous about it rather than understanding that she's upset because he does nothing at home. i've recently started to get my partner involved in housework, etc. when you are doing something, ask him if he'll help in small ways even if it's just watching your child while you do something. get your chld to help too. there's no guarantee but in my experience that tends to get men moving. don't nag him just ask him to help as you need him to. he won't do everything straight away so praise what he does. treat him as you would your child. ie. reward them for good behaviour and helping you out and ignore bad behaviour
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