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A timeless partner debate on dishwashing style
Are you a soaker? Do you have a bias towards action? Is there a right way or a wrong way to make your dishes shine?
“Hey Google. Do the dishes” I WISH! There’s no magic here. The deed needs to get done one way or another.
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Ah, the timeless battle of the dishes – a domestic showdown that has sparked countless debates in hustling households. Here is a glimpse into our kitchen battlefield…
My strategy for conquering the mountain of dishes is simple yet effective. I'm a firm believer in the power of accumulation. Throughout the day, I diligently collect the plates, stack the bowls, and drop the other miscellaneous dirties in the sink. Why? I believe in the magic of soaking. Yes, that's right. Those dishes marinate in a glorious pool of soapy water, soaking up the cleansing goodness and making my job easier when the time comes to tackle the task.
My dear husband, bless his heart, is a man of action. He's not one to sit idle while dishes languish in the sink. It drives him crazy, especially the delicate, stemmed wine glasses. Whether a guest or at home, this humble man is a dishwashing hero, a downright whirlwind of cleanliness. At the sight of a dirty dish, he swoops in with his scrub daddy and organic dish soap, making it shine in record time.
And therein lies the crux of our dilemma. The allegation has been made (on more than one occasion) that I accumulate piles in hopes an angel will appear to do the deed. Rest assured, that’s not the case. While it’s true I prefer to bide my time, patiently waiting for the calm, opportune moment to handle my business, I cannot help my husband's opposing disposition. To him, every dirty dish is a call to action, a challenge to be conquered without delay.
Now, you might wonder—does this clash of dishwashing ideologies lead to tension in our household? Well, there have been a few spirited discussions over the years. I've tried to explain the virtues of my soak-and-save approach, but alas, these arguments have been disregarded.
Ultimately, we've learned to compromise, as all good partners do. I've come to accept that immediate dishwashing is one of my husband's love languages and the path of least resistance. My husband, in turn, occasionally leaves my collections as is and has learned to appreciate the wisdom of soaking.
Happy scrubbing, my friends.
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Everything important I learned, I learned as a dishwasher.
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