Use positive reinforcement
Frequently express your sincere appreciation for the things that she does in this area. A woman needs appreciation and will be much happier giving you domestic support if she feels that you appreciate it.
Talk about it
Domestic support may mean something different to her than it does to you. You will probably have to settle for something less than a completely spotless home, but you can decide together which areas you want to focus on to make your home as pleasant as possible for you both. Be honest about which tasks are most important to you to have completed at the end of the day. Help her know what she can do to make the biggest difference in your enjoyment of your home. Find out which domestic chores you can take over that will be most appreciated by her. Find an opportunity to discuss this subject lovingly and patiently with her.
Work with her
Don't let her do it alone. Pitch in and give her a hand with the work she is doing around the house. Everyone who lives in a house should be involved in keeping it clean. No one wants to be taken advantage of or to feel like an unpaid maid. An exhausted woman is not one who will be effective at meeting your needs.
Make and keep a budget together
You and your mate need to both be involved in deciding where and how your money is spent so that both of you feel a sense of control and a sense of responsibility. This can help smooth some of the financial tension that every couple experiences.
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