One Mom asks, five Moms answer. Which Mom•Logic staffer do you think is right?
Dear Mom•Logic,
Last night, I asked my kids NOT to throw their pizza crust into the trash because our dog has the habit of rummaging through it looking for food--so I told the kids to break up the crusts and put them down the disposal. My husband was furious, he said the crusts would break the garbage disposal. I think I know what shouldn't go down the garbage disposal, but my husband disagrees and the fight turned ugly. So tell me, Mom•Logic Moms.... what would you do? Do I owe my man an apology or was he out of line?
Signed, "Marriage About to Go Down the Drain"
 | After "the lettuce incident," I got a lesson on what not to put down the disposal ... including pizza crust. That said, as a fellow Mom, I take your side and say your husband owes you an apology. You shove that pizza down there, Mama. Let the cheese fall where it may. |
 | I'd try to break the tension with a witty comeback. Next time, tell him it's his choice: down the disposal or up his... (whoops). If that doesn't work, an apology isn't such a bad idea if you feel like you were mean. |
 | He should take you out to dinner so you can make up. Then you should go shopping together for a fancy garbage can with a dog-proof lid that locks in place. It's good to have options. |
 | I don't necessarily think you owe him an apology but life is too short to fight over what goes in the garbage disposal. We've all had dumb arguments like this one--I'd just agree to disagree and try to move on. |
| I don't think you or your husband is at fault. I blame that dog. Train him not to knock over the garbage can and your problem is solved. |
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Dispose of the dog or the husband. I wouldn’t try the witty comment….he’s looking for a fight.
- Anonymous
i like Jackie’s response. But, please, what is a “whoops?”
- Aerdna
Stupid dogs, they ruin so many relationships. Andrea’s right, train the dog, but you should also train the husband to know that you are always right.
- danielle
We had the same fight over potato peels. Maybe the answer is compost. That way you can save the environment AND your marriage.
- Anonymous
As a husband who has encountered his fair share of dog and disposal issues, here’s some advice on what helped my wife and I out. We happened to have an additional cabinet that was just uncomfortable to use, so we bought one of those slide-out garbage containers (with a lid) and I installed it. We also installed a garbage disposal with more power. This thing is like a wood chipper! I love it. Just don’t accidentally put your hands in it or you’ll wind up like Winnie the Pooh with nubs where your hands should be. We’re both very happy and our disposal will swallow anything from lettuce eggshells and pizza crust to wicker baskets.
- Anonymous
where can i get that garbage disposal? sounds amazing.
- bethe
Men think they know everything, but they don’t.
- Lynne
No need for him to get furious over the garbage disposal. It’s funny how big fights get started over dumb things. I once had a fight with my man because he wanted to wash my hair and I told him absolutely not.
- RealMomsHaveCurves
Hey Lynne, how’s your marriage working out?
- Martha
Next time tell him that he can have it his way but if the dog dumps the garbage he has to pick it up! NOT YOU!!!
- Deidre
Next time tell him that he can have it his way but if the dog dumps the garbage he has to pick it up! NOT YOU!!!
- Deidre
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