@shkong78
Why are you leaving the kitchen dirty - it's called paper plates and a microwave or use the grill outdoors! No mess, no fuss.
My wife gave up on me a long time ago. She spends what she wants and I do what I do. After all the guitars and stereo equipment which is stacked in a few room in the house, she just wants to be able to walk into the rooms without falling on things. BUT since I build my own components and repair components so I make money on them, she is OK with it now. I still don't tell her the real costs so I am a big liar I guess but when I make the money and take her out to dinner Friday and Saturday nights, plus take care of the home and auto repairs, she has no complaints I guess anymore. I bought her the Lexus that she wanted and take her on vacations that she wants to go on so she is very happy.
You have to give to get in this life.
Happy Listening.