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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why can't you just call a handyman and get it all fixed?[/quote]

Tried it.  Husband says we can't afford to spend that kind of money or worse, he'll do it...sometime.  [/quote]

1)  "Honey, we need to get this lock fixed before _____(insert anything here).  So if you like, you can do it this weekend or next, and if it's not done by then I'll just call a handyman and get it done."

This is called a "fading opportunity" and is a real motivator, and if it fails, you get the lock fixed anyway.

2) Just call the handyman, get it done, write the check, all while he's traveling or at work.  Especially traveling.  He may not notice.  Or, you say:  "Honey while you were away the X broke and I needed to call a handyman.  Well he was here anyways and has a minimum, so I just told him to fix the lock and repair the windowsill."

Please note these are fixes for the little things; sounds like the bigger things --your marriage--is another story.  But at least you'll have the little things not biting at your heels.[/quote]

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