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Originally Posted by Soupe du jour
Last night I went ballistic trying to talk to my husband. It was bad! I'll just say that, but as has always been during such rare occurrences, it ended in peace. I got my monthly this morning, so assume that contributed.
We're having a severe mouse infestation in our attic. Severe. Hubby has already caught many mice, but there's damage from them and feces. It apparently smells rank, probably some mouse/mice have died, plus the feces. Part of the problem is that there's so extremely much stuffed up there that's it almost looks like a mini-hoard. Yes, some of the stuff is mine, and some is stored furniture, but I'll guess that 80% could be labeled "my husband's crap that is totally unnecessary". As I wrote, he has finally stated he's ready to get rid of stuff. I'd jump right in, but he thinks we should wear "a hazmat suit". It might be that bad, but I haven't been "allowed" to go up there. Plus, he's a bit...OCD-like...so a hazmat suit is his sort of thing to suggest. He has similar habits for many things, including bringing his own salt and pepper grinders to restaurants, because theirs are "unsanitary". Just one example.
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Soupe du jour Im so sorry that you have an infestation. My fiance's mum has one too but it doesnt sound half as bad. But even that is hard to deal with, catching them, disposing of them. I couldnt handle it. Plus the faeces, yuck! Its so difficult! If its as bad as your husband is saying, maybe not a suit, but rubber gloves, a covid visor and overshoes might help appease him? Or is it the suit or nothing? I can understand his suggestion based on what youve said before about his OCD. Maybe exploring other suggestions a little more could help?
So he feels validated and that youre taking it seriously, but maybe being a little more.... realistic? (dont use that word though, it sounds invalidating doesnt it?)
Im sorry you had an argument, but glad that you made peace!
Sending lots of positive thoughts and hugs