Does your significant other help you with the chores/housework?
By shemah
@shemah (840)
Malaysia
June 24, 2007 9:26pm CST
It doesn't matter whether you're a woman or a man.. All of us have our share of chores to do.. So, does your significant other help you out, or do they just watch you do the housework and just pat your back?
I feel blessed that my husband does help with the housework. I don't even have to ask him to help me, he does it automatically. Sometimes, he lets me sleep in instead while he starts with the housework earlier (i.e. sweeping, mopping, cleaning the toilets).
All of us have our own standards of cleanliness. Do you and your significant other share that same view? Or does only one of you strive to maintain that? Or do you have a housekeeper to help you with the chores?I would really be interested in hearing your thoughts on this matter.. do share~~ Thanks!!
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3 responses
@joey_matthews (8354)
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26 Jun 07
Sure.
We take it turns, I do sometimes help less because I am busy but I do try to make up for that. I help look after my son at night, because I know my wife will get tired. (even when I have to get up early in the morning)
I think it's only fair to help:)
~Joey
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@joey_matthews (8354)
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7 Jul 07
No worries.
I just noticed my best responses, so thanks for that and it's nice to see you :)
~Joey
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@shemah (840)
• Malaysia
29 Jun 07
Hi joey!
nice to know the opinion of a guy on this matter. Yeah, my hubby is busy too because of his shifts.. So he makes it up to me on his rest days and off days. Especially the cleaning the fridge part! :) Anyways, thanks for sharing! and sorry for the late reply..!
@jennybianca (12912)
• Australia
25 Jun 07
To a ceratian extent my husaband helps with the household tasks. But as he works shift hours, & I don't, I do a lot more of the indoor house work.
Jobs such as washing, ironing, cooking & weekly food shopping are mine..
My husband occassionally vacuums & cleans the shower.
He does nearly all opf the outdoor work thjough, such a getting rid of dog poos & lawn mowing.
@shemah (840)
• Malaysia
29 Jun 07
My husband helps around to a certain extent too. But when it comes to babysitting my son.. i'd rather not let him do it. I was taking my shower once, and told him to take care of my son who was 1 year old at that time, and when I came out, he was taking a nap on the couch and my son was nowhere to be seen.. apparently, he went down the stairs by himself!! (He started walking since he was 9 months).. and i was horrified.. almost had a heart attack.
So now, he sticks to washing the car, vacuuming, mopping and cleaning out the fridge. :)
Thanks for responding, jenny. :)
@magikrose (5429)
• United States
25 Jun 07
My husband and I both share the responsibility. We feel it is only right considering we both live here and we both make the messes in the house along with our kids. I am currently in the process of getting my kids to help with the house cleaning as well since they make messes too.
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@shemah (840)
• Malaysia
29 Jun 07
hi magikrose..
it's great to know that both you and your husband share the responsibility. Most of my married friends have trouble with that. And it's great to have the kids involved too. I taught my 3 year old recently to pick up his toys and put them away.. and he said "Ewwww!" But after a few days of constantly reminding him and keeping my patience.. it actually worked.
Anyways, thanks for your response... and sorry for the late reply!
