my spouse is careless and it drives me crazy

[Anonymous]

I'm the one with the broken microwave and food processor. Yes, it's funny. I think it's funny (these events happened a few years ago), so don't feel bad for laughing.

Sadly, I've got more stories just like that. Fortunately, he is usually quite handy and has done stuff like finish our basement and bathroom himself, so I'm coming out ahead.

[Anonymous]

pp, you are the winner!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What exactly happened? When is he not supposed to put the car into gear?

I had a little Plymouth Horizon when I was in college years ago. I was always impatient and would throw it into gear as soon as I started my car. I didn't realize I was actually forcing it, but if I attempted to put it into gear without waiting 15 seconds or so after I started the car, there would be some tension as I pushed the lever into reverse or drive. If I just waited a few seconds, it would slide smoothly. Anyway, after about two years of this constant mistreatment, the transmission died. Repair was more costly than the car was worth. Important lesson learned.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My dh is somewhat similar. his big thing is to rush into repair projects without reading directions, consulting a book or the internet, etc. he usually ends up screwing something up and we have to pay big bucks to a pro to fix the original problem, plus whatever else he's done to screw things up.

This is my DH all the way. He wants to be all "DIY" but has no actual skill or patience. Over the years he has agreed to just hire people.