My fiance does EXACTLY the same thing at the kitchen door, despite the fact that there is a table, chairs and ashtray literally 3 feet away. I'm a smoker and this even irritates ME beyond belief, because I don't want our house to smell of smoke. I've told him sooo many times, I've reasoned with him, pushed him into the garden, shouted at him, gently reminded him... you know what? It doesn't seem to make a difference how many times or how clearly they're told, they'll just keep doing it.... its like dealing with a 4 year old!
Last time he said "I like it that you nag me about it, because it means that the things I do actually matter"
If you figure out the answer, please please tell me so I can try it out, lol.
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