Comments on: housework and men - how do you get a man to do as much around the house as you do.

By: ChocLover

ChocLover — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

My husband never moans about the state of the place, I always do. I do all the housework, cooking, shopping etc as well as working 55 hours per week. He does around 50-70 hours per week and puts the rubbish out and does the ironing (he used to be in the Army). It is annoying though, sometimes I just want to sit infront of the tv all night too. I would never let him cook for me though, he’s hopeless but i don’t mind if he gets a takeaway for me when I can’t be bothered to cook.

By: The silent pen

The silent pen — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Stop asking these questions and put the kettle on

By: NoWomanNoCry

NoWomanNoCry — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

I like to clean myself because if he does it, it will not be done right and ill have to redo it and thats just more work on me, if i do it, its right and no redo’ing lol

By: Carrie

Carrie — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Most men will relax after work if you always do the cooking, cleaning etc. But they still should be helping out on nights when you dont feel like cooking or when you are sick.

But im sorry this guy does not appreciate you at all by the sounds - whats he doing having an online affair. Just because you refuse to cook & clean some nights does not mean he can just go & have cyber sex.

By: Nick D

Nick D — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

I complain if the house isn’t clean or if I don’t have clean cloths and especially if there are dirty dishes. But my wife doesn’t work a public job so I feel that doing those things is her job and a very important one. On the other hand if she worked a full time public job then I would feel ashamed if I didn’t help out and so should your husband.

By: RobisaLone

RobisaLone — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

It takes us men some time to get to grips with the wife out at work, and not a housewife, you say slave that is the way you see it, me personally i like a nice house so i just get on with it

By: Tina

Tina — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

This is what I try to tell women who take charge and do it all and complain their husbands do not do anything around the house. If more women did this to men.there would be a lot less whining. Good for you.

By: fishriverfood

fishriverfood — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Dont do anything, See how fast things pill up.I have had brain surgery trust me when it comes right down to it he will help when you keed it,try making it a joint effort.Say lets go see what we have

By: Canan

Canan — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

If you’re working as much as he does and contributing all your income into the household, why are you even staying with somebody that makes you feel this way. That’s my two cents to all females in the free world.

I work considerably less than my spouse and hence contribute only a fraction into the household budget. Therefore I see it as my responsibility to keep the house in good shape (which I like to have neatly in any case). When I pick up more outside-work, my spouse picks up more work in the house as well.

By: poodle mom

poodle mom — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

i, personally, dont want my husband to help around the house. i take care of all the cleaning, cooking, laundry, and our son. im the wife, and i just believe its my “job”.

oh, and yes, i do also have a job outside the home.