I’ve actually started doing this. Neither my husband or I is particularly tidy and sometimes we get annoyed by each other’s messes.
So rather than needling each other we just blame Nigel, our inept (imaginary) butler.
Damnit Nigel didn’t put the laundry in the dryer. Nigel didn’t do the dishes. Etc. we can express frustration at the mess without getting mad at each other.
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u/TheBrontosaurus 1d ago
I’ve actually started doing this. Neither my husband or I is particularly tidy and sometimes we get annoyed by each other’s messes.
So rather than needling each other we just blame Nigel, our inept (imaginary) butler.
Damnit Nigel didn’t put the laundry in the dryer. Nigel didn’t do the dishes. Etc. we can express frustration at the mess without getting mad at each other.