Would this make you mad?

United States
September 1, 2007 11:11pm CST
My husband is too lazy to reach for a cup, so instead, he just grabs the milk jug, or tea jug, or juice jug, or whatever beverage jug there is, in the refrigerator, and drinks out of it. We're all so sick of that kind of stuff from him. He's totally inconsiderate, and thinks we should all have to drink his slobbers. He has always done this, and it always disgusted me, and when I tell him to stop, he just smarts off, and says it's his house, he'll do what he wants. So here we are back to my resenting the bum. I pay all, absolutely, all, the bills, and I buy all, absolutely all, the groceries, and I'd like to be able to get a glass of something to drink, that he hasn't slobbered in. Is that wrong? Do you have anyone in your house that selfish? What would you do, if you caught someone doing this, in your house?
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@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
2 Sep 07
I'll admit that I do that on occasion, but only with my own personal 2 liter bottle of soda that no one else likes. I think that it's disgusting when someone drinks straight from the bottles of juice, milk, etc that everyone else in the home also drinks. It's so rude. I don't blame you for being angry. I think that if I were you, I'd tell the guy, just as he's taking a big long swig out of the milk bottle, that you and the kids all spit in it, and watch his reaction. LOL
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• United States
2 Sep 07
My son tells him he spits in it, but he still does it. I think I'll just start buying the powdered milk and mixing it, myself. Maybe that will cure him, and then I'll try to snaek the good stuff back in, gradually. lol
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@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
2 Sep 07
You could be really sneaky and mix some powdered baby formula in with it! That would get him for sure! Hehehehe! (Sorry....my evil twin took over there for a minute LOL)
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• United States
12 Nov 07
what a good idea. lol I've tried plain water, that makes him mad.
@Destiny007 (5805)
• United States
2 Sep 07
On the rare occasions that I drink anything other than water, it is from a glass, and the same holds true with my wife. As for the water, I keep a milk jug of it in the refrigerator and use an insulated 64oz.jug and straw, which is good for about half a day. Under no circumstances do either of us drink from the container, nor do any guests. If I caught someone doing that I would kick their tail, and throw them out. We had that problem for a while when we did foster care, and finally got those kids halfway housebroke...but it wasn't easy. As for your husband, you do have a problem...and I hope you can reach a satisfactory solution.
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• United States
2 Sep 07
Thanks. After I blew up about it, last night, for the billionth time, I just caught him, doing it again, about 10 minutes ago. He's hopeless.
@budsr03 (2350)
• Canada
3 Sep 07
Hi Brenda, i'm sure i have drank from a juice jug or other! During my drinking days i was very selfish and was thoughtless on many things! I wouldn't do this now and i wouldn't accept anyone else to either! Take care Brenda.
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• United States
3 Sep 07
You grew up, that's good. Too bad my husband probably never will. Take care.
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@rosie_123 (6113)
2 Sep 07
Hi Brenda! Well no - I don't have anyone in my house that's as selfish because I wouldn't put up with it! Obviously I don't know your personal situation, but if you pay all the blls, and are legally married, ten surely you have rights? The house ust be at least half in your name (at least t would be in the UK), and you could leave him/divorce him/ask him to leave at ay time with no loss of financial or other Jsecurity. It is not right that I hould tell you what to do - that has got to be your own personal choice - but in my view, a decent, hard-working person like you, shouldn't live their lives as stressed and unhappy as you seem to be because you are incompatible with the man you share the house with. ust because you maried him - doesn't mean you have to be tied to him for life if things are making you that unhappy! Times change - people change and grow apart - that's part of life. So my advice would be break free and reclaim your life back girl:-))
@rosie_123 (6113)
2 Sep 07
Well here in the UK we have Legal Aid to help people pay their legal fees - especially in divorce cases, where any kind of "abuse" either mental, emotional or physical can be proved. Seems like you are the subject of mental abuse to be treated in this way, so it is sad you can't get help there too. Be strong.
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• United States
14 Nov 07
Thank you.
• United States
2 Sep 07
I would love for him to leave. Unfortunately, the only way to get him out, is a divorce, and I can't afford that, right now. If I do get the money, it's at the top of my priority list. That's for sure.
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@tuffy999 (794)
• Philippines
3 Sep 07
sure it's his house, so as yours and your kids. as what you say you pay the bills, you buy the groceries etc., don't buy anything for a week and when he ask why there's no milk, juice etc. just tell him flat to his face to buy himself after all it's only him who has the pleasure of drinking those stuffs and nobody in the household touches those stuffs after him. stand up to him.
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• United States
3 Sep 07
Yes, thank you.
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• Bahamas
3 Sep 07
well i feel your pain. my brother is like that very lazy he drank my grape juice without asking me. he leaves dirty dishes he does nothing around the house but make mess. i cant believe you have to pay all the bills that should be done equally. i just argued with my brother i told him to stop being so lazy and nasty but its like talking to a brick wall. hopefully he will change..
• United States
3 Sep 07
You're right, they're like talking to a brick wall. Take care.
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@deebomb (15304)
• United States
2 Sep 07
Boy what a bumb. Yes this would make me mad. Where does he get off saying it's his house if your paying all the bills and buying all the groceries.Is he ill or disabled that your supporting him? I think I would be temped to put something in the drinks, something really discusting feeling like raw oysters. He would have his drinks and keep his hands off the rest. I wish I knew why some men are such pigs.
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@deebomb (15304)
• United States
2 Sep 07
Do you love this man?
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• United States
2 Sep 07
No, he's not disables. He just spends most of his life, unemployed, because he's lazy and can't hold a long term job. He has a job right at the moment, but it won't last, it never does. Thanmks.
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• United States
14 Nov 07
Not really, at least not like a wife should.
@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
2 Sep 07
Hey there my friend I think its gross too! I havent seen someone do that since I was a kid. Tell him to grow up and get a glass like adults do. If he says its his house just say yea since when? I know he wont stop doing it because he sounds like a stubborn person who only cares about him self. I feel sorry for you and who knows maybe you will meet someone!hehehehh take sweetie
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@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
2 Sep 07
I like that idea!You go girl!
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• Canada
14 Nov 07
That does sound like a good idea! A biker would scare the bejeebers out of him and get him moving fast lol.
• United States
2 Sep 07
I keep telling him that I'm gonna go out and find me some big mean biker type guy and move him in, just so I can make him get out. lol
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@AmbiePam (85240)
• United States
2 Sep 07
If you bought two of each beverage, would he stick to the one designated as his? You shouldn't have to do that at all. My dad used to do that, but my mom got fed up and really gave him 'a talkin' to.' She had to have several chats with him before he finally gave up the nasty habit. Giving that up is the leat your hubby could do for you.
@AmbiePam (85240)
• United States
2 Sep 07
He should be in one of those talk show where America sees what that person has grossly done, and then the host tries to fix it. Maybe Dr. Phil or Tyra Banks. I bet Tyra would set him straight faster than Dr. Phil. : )
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• United States
14 Nov 07
I agree, lol.
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• United States
2 Sep 07
We've had talks for almost 33 years about it. He doesn't care. He always ends up drinking the entire gallon of milk within just a few hours, so there's never any left the next day. He's a pig, in more ways than one.
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@someonesmom (5761)
• Canada
2 Sep 07
Hi brendakaya, For some reason, this seems to be 'a male thing,' although it's certainly not practiced by all males. There are likely females that do this, as well. I find this to be very inconsiderate, and it's sad that the offender is your husband. If it were me, I'd somehow make sure that I had any beverages for myself, and other family members, hidden behind other items (way far back, if necessary), and then I'd just let him go ahead and do this. He may think he's getting away with it, but that's not the issue (I guess). Perhaps one of these days, he'll realize that it's important to you, and so he should respect your wishes.
• Canada
3 Sep 07
You're welcome. Having read through the rest of this discussion, and your other responses, I realize that the fact that your husband drinks from the jugs etc., is only a symptom of other greater problems. I'm so sorry, and this makes me very sad. I trust that you'll be able to find a solution, and be able to enjoy your life. Please be careful.
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• United States
2 Sep 07
Thank you.
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• United States
14 Nov 07
Thank you.
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@ElicBxn (63233)
• United States
2 Sep 07
Take a hike! Tell him when HE gets a JOB & HE buys the stuff then he can do it - until then, if HE can't be bothered to get a glass then HE can just find a new place to live.
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• United States
2 Sep 07
If only he'd listen.
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• Canada
13 Nov 07
I am really lucky that I don't have a person like that living in my house. Honestly if he said to me "It's my house I'll do what I want!" I'd probably turn around and say something like "I paid for the juice your drinking, is it too much to ask for a bloody glass of juice without your cooties in it?" I honestly don't know how or why you put up with it. I am sure you have your reasons, but if you ever need to talk I am just a pm away! I personally think you deserve better! Luv & Hugzz, PurpleTeddyBear.
• Canada
14 Nov 07
Your welcome sweetie, and just remember if you EVER need to talk I am just a pm away! £µv & Hµgzz¸ ¥øµr Frìëñd¸ Pµrþ|ëTëddýßëâr.
• United States
14 Nov 07
Thank you so much. The only reason that I have put up with it all these years, is because I have so many pets, that it would be hard to move them.
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• United States
3 Sep 07
Sorry that you have to deal with that. Just a question though. If you feel like this about your husband why dont you do something about it? When i lived at home my dad did it all the time and it made me so mad. I mean there is a house full of other people and no one else wants to drink after someone else! I dont think its wrong that you want to drink something he hasnt "slobbered in." I always say something if i see someone doing it, but most of the time it doesnt do any good.
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• United States
3 Sep 07
I've tried alot of different stuff, nothing works with him. The refrigerator is only a couple feet from the glasses. Aside from divorcing him, not much else I can do, that costs alot of money.
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• Philippines
2 Sep 07
my brother is like that but he can never smart off on me to say its his house because its never his but my house..what he do is, drink all the water in the pitcher that i filled inside the refrigirator then he will not replace the water he consumed..worst is he just leave the pitcher inside the ref even if its already empty..its not that to tiring or time consuming to replace the water he just drank,anyway he emptied it so he must fill it..another thing i hate him doing is bringing the pitchers and glasses in his bedroom and then just leave it stuck in there till i would decide to take it out from there and filled it with water and clean it..he is just too lazy which had led us to confrontations and fights..i kick him out my house..i don't need a parasite inside my home..
• United States
2 Sep 07
That's my husband, a parasite. lol I wish I could kick him out.
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@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
3 Sep 07
Get separate containers of juice etc for him. Put a glass in the fridge and when he says it's his house say it's our family home. Or, next time he takes a container out of the fridge to take a swig, tell him the rest of you spat in it and ask him if that's ok.
• United States
3 Sep 07
That's a good idea. Maybe I should get everybody together, as soon as I bring it all in the door form the grocery store and we can stand there and pass all the jugs around, in front of him, and all take a big drink while he's looking. That might keep him out, he says he don't like drinking after others. lol
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• United States
2 Sep 07
The first time I saw him do it, I would tell him to stop. The second time I would tell him if he wants a drink, he should pay for it. True it is his house, but the beverages I paid for , so they are mine.And if that didn't work, I would star getting drinks that he doesn't like , but I do. And I would get the single serve sizes. But with me, if he said it was his house, then i would say you can keep the house , but you don't stop, I'lll leave you in your house alone.
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• United States
3 Sep 07
I hope it works.Keep us posted. Good Luck.
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• United States
2 Sep 07
Thank you. Maybe I will start buying stuff he don't like, that's a good idea.
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@yanjiaren (9031)
2 Sep 07
Oh dear this does sound like a turn off lol..I know some things men do really turn us off don't they? Especially if we are lady like with manners..I am very lady like with Hubby..I don't even fart in front of him lol hhe So this does sound a bit gross lol.I do understand where you are coming from lol totally!
@yanjiaren (9031)
2 Sep 07
haaha funny..nice one lol..
• United States
2 Sep 07
Yes, it's gross. Maybe I should buy a gallon of milk and leave it out in the hot sun for a couple of hours, and then set it in the frige. I wonder if he'd like it then?
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• United States
13 Nov 07
i wouldn't be thrilled,that's for sure. my brother used to do this until one time i was really sick and decided to prove to him how germs pass.i took a big swig of something he kept doing it to,and he got the flu also. juvenile of me,i know,but it cured him! all the yelling in the world did nothing.
• United States
13 Nov 07
juvenile or not, it worked. It was a great idea. lol
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@OURDEW (4809)
• United States
3 Sep 07
I saw my husband drink out of the carton of juice when we first got married. I told him that it was not right to drink the juice like that because somebody else might want some. Ever since thne he uses a glass. I guess that you tried that with your husband. He is just being rude. Maybe you can stop buying milk. It doesn't sound like anybody else even gets to drink any milk. Good Luck:)
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• United States
3 Sep 07
You're right, the rest of us, rarely gets to drink it, because he's usually opening it, as soon as it comes in the door, and got his big mouth on it.
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@ranitam22 (1146)
• United States
3 Sep 07
Oh my, that is definitely inconsiderate and nasty. As picky as I am about eating or drinking after people I definitely wouldn't want to pour anything after he's been drinking out of the jug. But since it seems like he has such a rude attitude, which my boyfriend has at times. Maybe since you said you buy all the groceries you could buy a little carton for him to drink out of or hide you a carton maybe in the bottom of the refrigerator if he just won't compromise.
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• United States
3 Sep 07
I have tried that, a gallon of milk, to my husband, is like a pint, to a normal person. If there's 2 gallons in it, he'll drink them both.
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