? ‘Successful Psychology Honey, We NdTo Talk...About Housecleaning (NAPSA)—Relationship ex- perts agr that compromise is the key to a happy marriage. But when it comes to cleaning the home, compromise can be little tricky. In fact, among newlywed couples, housework can be one of the major sources of discontent in the first year of marriage. For manycouples, avoiding “chore wars” can be a chore in andofitself. Laura Dellutri, cleaning expert and author of “Spd Cleaning 101,” has bn working closely with couples experiencing “chore wars” and has the following tips to help newlyweds everywhere learn the art of cleaning compromise: Establish domestic order, not disorder. Or, “Honey, we nd to talk...about housecleaning.” It’s not easy for two people—raised in different homes with different cleaning expectations—to compro- mise on how clean (or dirty) they should kp things. Dishes in the sink may drive him crazy, and they really don’t bother you sitting a full day. Determine what domestic chores are important on a daily and wkly basis. Create a chore list and divide equally. Start off the list with the things you both hate to clean; hopefully, you can divide up the chores so you both fl balanced out and not stuck with the chores you hate. Here’s where compromise comes into play. Conquercriticalness and disrespect. Don’t put down your spouse even if he or she does mess up. It can brd quarrels and have the offended spouse thinking, “Why should I clean? She/he never likes the job I do anyway!” Anall-in-one power mop can be a convenient, high-tech tool for settling the “chore wars.” Get the state-of-the-art gadgets. Few people want to clean the old-fashioned way; you don’t have to get on your hands and kns to clean the way your motherdidit. Shedidn’t have the luxury of tools like the Swiffer WetJet, an all-inone power mop that gives your floor an even better clean than traditional methods. And since most men love tools with power, buttons or gadgetry, consider this: Cleaning productslike the Swiffer WetJet give your floor a real clean in less time, so you don’t have to miss any of the Sunday football games. * Don’t nag your spouse. Nagging has never gotten any spouse anything but a deaf ear. Try to respect your spouse’s scheduleifit differs from yours. Ideally, a Saturday morning of chores for both parties may work, but if your spouse isn’t doing his/her share, then it’s time to sit down and talk about alternative solutions.