Should guys share in household responsibilities?

@saralee1 (1983)
United States
April 24, 2007 12:31am CST
Ok, my husband is mainly working right now, but I still think he needs to do his chores, I got enough of my own, So, shouldn't he just automatically do this without being told to?
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@MySpot (2600)
• United States
25 Apr 07
My hubby has the manly-type chores like taking out the garbage (33 gallon) and taking care of the lawn. He also has to do the fixer-upper stuff that I'm no good at. I usually have to remind or ask him to do his chores but I have kids too so it's no problem to add him to the list! I am unemployed and he works overtime so I don't ask much of him... it seems fair that I do the majority of household chores because I have more time in the home and he is bringing home the bacon. Although, I really appreciate it when he jumps in to fry it up too ; ) and he will offer to make dinner maybe once a month.
@MySpot (2600)
• United States
26 Apr 07
I'm trying to go back into the workforce now and I told my husband that it will be a huge adjustment because I expect him to chip in more at home when I am chipping in outside of the home.... seems fair to me ; )
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@saralee1 (1983)
• United States
26 Apr 07
That sounds reasonable! My situation is a bit different,because I work too, then I come home and work some more. that is what stinks. (egad)
@cyrile07 (236)
• Philippines
24 Apr 07
i agree with you.. husband should do his own chores... he should be also a partner in household chores specially if you have kids already... its not easy doing all the chores ourselves right??? husband should know simple things like picking up clattered things,,, washing the dishes after dinner... throwing garbage.. those simple stuffs... things will be working smoothly if couples just cooperate and help each other...
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@saralee1 (1983)
• United States
24 Apr 07
yeah, that is all I am saying. next week, I will be working alongside my husband at work in the same department.He's a slob. LOL! lordy help me!
@chiyosan (30181)
• Philippines
26 Apr 07
yes, i believe guys should share with responsibilities with the girls. im sure most of the trash in our homes are because of these men. haha
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@cherriemae (3370)
• Philippines
24 Apr 07
i think so, because it's not only wife who can do the household reponsibilities, also husband can do there share..but sometimes, some husbands are too busy for their work and when will come home, they are too tired and cannot do household chores anymore..but it's a matter of reponsibility of both parties because doing household chores is not easy, right?
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@saralee1 (1983)
• United States
24 Apr 07
I'll be honest. I prefer to Work OUTSIDE of the home, just because I know how much housework there is! ;)
@kylanie (1205)
• United States
26 Apr 07
I think so because since we work outside the house they expect us to do work around the house and so I don't see what the difference is.
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@Divzs18 (441)
• India
25 Apr 07
I think yes, guys need to understand that it was also their responsibilty to share some bit of household chores and if not more at least they can help with their partners in some way or the other...I think married life is all about sharing responsibilities than be it any sort of work...My father always help my mother in kitchen and he even sometimes cooks the food for us aswell, it looks so nice to see him doing some work in kitchen...
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@emeraldisle (13139)
• United States
24 Apr 07
Yes he should automatically do some basic household chores and take responsibilities about the house. Yes I can see discussing with them what they should do and what you should do but there is no reason why one person should have to do all the household chores. That isn't fair to anyone. The sooner you talk with him the better. You need to make sure he knows he has to pitch in.
@lafavorito (2959)
• Philippines
24 Apr 07
We already have a maid so my husband only helps with in taking care of our son when he gets home. Men should help women with the chores too because we start our "job" the moment he wakes up and ends when we sleep, obviously we work longer than men.
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@candygurl24 (1880)
• Canada
25 Apr 07
I think that household duties need to be shared for sure. If you are a homemaker, most of the duties will be done by you, but it is always nice for the spouse to realize that taking care of a home 24/7 can be tiring as well. If both work, same thing goes. Whether it's him coming home from a long day's work, sitting to relax a bit and then taking out the trash or maybe helping with supper preparations, everything is appreciated.
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@Netmoney (144)
• United States
24 Apr 07
Yes. Eveyone should share in the duties. Even if it means just taking out the trash. Husbands are good at that. Compromising on your relationship duties would be best. Ask him to see what he thinks then determine a happy-medium for the both of you. That way it involves the two of you and makes something like chores a healthy and fun part of your relationship if you choose to make it that way.
• Philippines
24 Apr 07
I believe that there should always be a division of labor..Household chores are not solelyt for women..All family members should take their part including guys..Face it, we're already in the modern era. Women already share equal rights with man.
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