It's about time you got your son to face up to his responsibilities - stop being so soft on him. It was your son and his girlfriend who clogged up your machine and it's their responsibility to sort it out for you.
If you fail to get them involved in the repair and just brood about how lazy they are and lacking in thought for you it will just build up over time into resentment. Tell them politely that you are not best pleased and ask them to call in and help to sort it out - it will really help all three of you. Be nice to her especially when they call in and remember - boys often choose girls because they remind them of their mother!
Aunt Agony
November 2008