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Theres something hilariously universal about the wayhouseholdchores bring out everyones quirks.
For some, cleaning is a zen activity, a way to keep order in their lives.
For others, its more like that thing you avoid until theres no clean surface left to ignore.
In the kitchen, this difference can become as obvious as oil and water.
And when those two share the same kitchen?
Lets just say, sparks and spatulas tend to fly.
So, he came up with the you cook, you clean rule.
But is the OP right to leave dirty dishes in the sink?
Setting clear expectations and following through can prevent resentment from building up.
For this guy, the expectation is that each chef cleans up their own culinary tornado.
I dont know about you, but that seems fair to me.
Lets not gloss over the fact that the wife here isnt throwing together instant noodles.
Oh no, shes out here making homemade pasta with red pepper sauce, from scratch!
And to be honest, I would be pretty frustrated in this situation.
And so was the OP.
Experimenting with cooking is one of those rare everyday activities that can really get the creative juices flowing.
Its like art class, but tastier!
Just ensure you clean up after yourself.
Yup, its true.
Maybe turning cleaning up into a race or challenge could be fun.
First one to load the dishwasher without a spill wins the title of Kitchen Ninja.
Adding a playful element could help defuse some of the tension and keep things lighthearted.
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