I have that problem too. But I've learned that dirty dishes stabilize if you let them air dry. They don't even smell bad. Or get moldy. And after soaking an ho

I have that problem too. But I've learned that dirty dishes stabilize if you let them air dry. They don't even smell bad. Or get moldy. And after soaking an hour or two in hot water with detergent, they're easy to wash. So then I just need to wash whatever I need for the next meal. And of course, leave enough clean for my wife to use.