Why Nagging Doesn't Work

I f you are at your wit's end because your spouse leaves the bathroom in chaos, never cleans out the bathtub or shower, lets things slide, throws clothes on the floor, conveniently forgets to take out the trash, doesn't follow through with promises to do household chores, ignores reasonable requests to pick things up, refuses to quit smoking or lose weight, watches too much television, is on the computer a tremendous amount of time, and on, and on, and on... you may find yourself nagging or being demanding. Face it. Nagging doesn't work!! The Vicious Cycle of Nagging Nagging can become a vicious cycle. The more you nag, the more your mate avoids you or withdraws both emotionally and physically from you, so the more you nag. Is this really how you want to live? Why Nagging Doesn't Work • Even though your gripes may be valid, nagging makes your spouse resentful. • Nagging makes your spouse defensive. • Nagging puts you in the parent role, and your spouse in the ch...