In situations like this I lead the woman over to the washer and dryer and say, "Honey, can we get rid of these horrible, big, ugly, expensive, white metal boxes?.....They not only use lots electricity and water, they SOUND bad."
Then go to the living room and gesture toward the "good" wall,
"Now if there were small wooden boxes over there, not nearly so big, not any more expensive, and made of beautifully finished wood instead of ugly white steel, PLUS SOUND GREAT, wouldn't that be a better investment?"
If she says clean clothes are a necessity, you remind her there is such a thing as a washeteria.
If she says the washeteria is inconvenient, you remind her that in the current situation, listening to music is inconvenient.
Both parties are entitled to a home filled with whatever "appliances" necessary to make life worthwhile.
If your in a really good mood, go for BOTH the washer and dryer AND the stereo speakers!
Then go to the living room and gesture toward the "good" wall,
"Now if there were small wooden boxes over there, not nearly so big, not any more expensive, and made of beautifully finished wood instead of ugly white steel, PLUS SOUND GREAT, wouldn't that be a better investment?"
If she says clean clothes are a necessity, you remind her there is such a thing as a washeteria.
If she says the washeteria is inconvenient, you remind her that in the current situation, listening to music is inconvenient.
Both parties are entitled to a home filled with whatever "appliances" necessary to make life worthwhile.
If your in a really good mood, go for BOTH the washer and dryer AND the stereo speakers!