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[dakcp2001]

In my house we both work full time. I do a little more than half the housework because I am home more. But if he didn't keep up his end of the bargain, he would def hear about it from me. His mother did a poor job by waiting on him hand and foot his whole life, but he caught on quick that it won't fly in the real world. He is actually very capable of cooking and cleaning, and does a good job most of the time.

 

[nuttylawprofessor]

Yeah, we're getting ready to give in and hire someone to help me with the heavy cleaning...I just have to get the house to a point where I'm not embarrassed to bring someone in.

That's the hard part for us. Cleaning in preparation for the cleaning lady's visit.

 

[sunnyday123]

I am very thankful my DH sees me as more than a maid and housekeeper. Too bad yours doesn't.

I find your attitude about "women's work" and SAHP backwards and out-dated. But I'm not going to get into it, as you won't change my mind and I won't change yours.

I also didn't see where he was criticized over the work he did. I also believe the poster she was responding to is currently still working ( although at a different job ) and pregnant. I wholeheartedly agree that her husband should pick up a little extra work while she's pregnant.

 

[sunnyday123]

He doesn't like onion either.

Oh, you're screwed.

 

[marlynnp]

Who knew we had the couple of the year on the DIS that I guess the rest of should model our marriages after...gee aint they just perfect

I am a SAHM and I do a lot around here. DH does a lot too on top of his work. There are days I do more there are days he does a lot more. And I greatly appreciate all he does for our family but...

I too have a DH who would like a sticker or a cookie if he does something out of the norm.

yeah, and if I remember correctly, that wife thinks getting 'working girls' to keep the husband happy is the way to go.

 

[FlyingDumbo]

yeah, and if I remember correctly, that wife thinks getting 'working girls' to keep the husband happy is the way to go.

 

[Mkrop]

yeah, and if I remember correctly, that wife thinks getting 'working girls' to keep the husband happy is the way to go.

Alrighty then....
Who knew I was doing this all wrong for the last 15 years!

 

[mjkacmom]

It's hilarious that men are like that, but my advice is to throw a party. Yay! He helped. Woo hoo! If you give him lots of kudos for it, maybe he'll do it again.

Yesterday, my DH put an item that we are out of on the grocery list, and it wasn't even specific to himself (and I am being passive-agressive - I know he's out of deodorant, but it's not on the list...as usual...). I think he earned a point, and I might buy him deodorant anyway. We average $250 a week in groceries - why are all of the items needed in my handwriting?

 

[SaraJayne]

yeah, and if I remember correctly, that wife thinks getting 'working girls' to keep the husband happy is the way to go.

Holy crap, I don't even know how to respond to that!?!

 

[scrapquitler]

My husband would like an award for loading and turning on the dishwasher. I am trying not to punch him. Please keep in mind I do this task every single day of my life. He said I don't seem to appreciate his help. I do appreciate that he did it, and I did thank him as soon as I saw it had been done. What am I supposed to do throw a party?

Alert the presses!!!! The dishes were done, today March 6, 2011.

My husband has been known to let me know that "Hey I helped by emptying the dishwasher!" And when I go in the kitchen HALF of the things from the dishwasher are lined up on the counter. When I ask "what's this all about?" He says "I didn't know were those things go". Has he not lived in this house for 13 years??

 

[tlbwriter]

I guess that all depends. If he's going to be critcized on how he does the laundry or dishes, then no - I don't blame anyone (man or woman) for not helping out with a chore.

I must have missed something. Where, in her post, does she say he did it wrong? And that she criticized him for how he did it?

 

[cm8]

yeah, and if I remember correctly, that wife thinks getting 'working girls' to keep the husband happy is the way to go.

I hope she gets to have a "working Man" for that deal to work. There is not way in Hades would that fly in my marriage


To each their own, but I think she's getting the shaft and not the good one either