Does your husband get angry or mad when
By AnnaB7
@AnnaB7 (756)
United States
July 30, 2008 3:37pm CST
you ask him to do the dishes or act like doing the dishes is beneath him somehow?
Our children are all away this week, and I asked my husband to do the few dishes that are dirty (these are all dishes he has dirties and scattered all around the house so I neatly set them in the sink, and made him supper. and cleaned up all the dishes that I used for supper and then after he ate asked him if he would please do the dishes and he said "good grief..." he acted like he wanted me to do them instead, and he is always like this.
Is it not fair for him to share in the household duties or should I really be the one doing every single thing? He likes to sleep a lot and he is not working right now so it is not like I asked him to do anything after a hard days work.
anyway what are your thoughts.
do you also have a lazy husband?
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21 responses
@checapricorn (16061)
• United States
30 Jul 08
Hi Anna,
Wow! if ever he doesn't like to do it at least he will just tell you in a sweet way, I know you will be okay when he will do it but still it is better if he will volunteer for sometime..
ANyway, My husband is totally opposite, as long as he can do things, he will do it and sometimes I will be offering and tell him, I will do it but he will just say he can do it..He is very independent in almost every work inside and outside the house!
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@checapricorn (16061)
• United States
31 Jul 08
yea, he is very good but as human being he has also flaws and limitations! We are just trying to work things together and our basic rule in the house is be open to each other, like when I am mad at him, I will tell him face-to-face about it and that is also one thing that he likes, being honest even if I will be saying hurtful words as long as I am honest and true!
maybe you have to try that, write him a letter to express yourself and explain to him that you have needs too as a person and you will be happy if he is there not just as a husband but as a good friend!
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@AnnaB7 (756)
• United States
31 Jul 08
It sounds like you have a really great husband. I hope that you an your husband will have a very long and happy marriage. I think when two people work together it is more likely that not only will you have a clean and neat home and yard but you will also have a long and happy marriage because you will have learned to work together, and to do everything together, just my opinion. it would be nice if my husband felt the same but he does not.
@aphroditely (53)
• China
31 Jul 08
still single and without a husband; but, I thought husband should take charge the household together with wife. it is really not good if he only knows eat, sleep and plays games without a help! He is one key part of this family and also should share the housework and even main part of housework such as washing, cleaning and cooking, taking care of children hahahaha... you just need to supervise him to do this!
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@katty0004 (386)
• United States
31 Jul 08
I don't ask him to do the dishes . I have learned a long time ago he will not do them . I could work all day and come home and have a sink full of dishes . He does have a job but still I think he could help out some . I do think if your husband is not working he could clean your home while your at work.
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@palonghorn (5479)
• United States
30 Jul 08
I'm one of the lucky ones, my s/o will do the dishes from time to time without me even saying a word. Or I'll just say, in passing, I need to go get the dishes done, and he either tells me they can wait, or he'll just get up and go do them. He helps out with other household chores too, like the laundry, cleaning (yes, even the bathroom). And we both work full time, however, I've been off for two months now on medical leave, due to an injury that happened at work. He still helps out even though I'm at home all day and he's at work. Like I said, I'm one of the lucky ones. It's more than fair for him to share in the household chores, and with him not working, what excuse does he have, other than being lazy?
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@AnnaB7 (756)
• United States
31 Jul 08
That's great that your s/o will do dishes from time to time, I think my husband is mostly depressed is why he just sleeps all the time, if he would not be depressed he would be doing better I think. he did not used to be so depressed, and he used to actually help around the house some times he would still get mad but he would do a few things now and again.
@walijo2008 (4644)
• United States
30 Jul 08
My husband is far from lazy...he does all the outside stuff around the house, and he will clean up after supper, he won't do the dishes tho, I asked him one time and he said he don't do dishes, which I don't mind, he says its his job to put everything away after we eat, he'll clean the table off and make sure that everything goes where it needs to, then he's done, and he'll go watch tv. I think your husband should help out, especially if he's not working, and sleeps all day, it would annoy me too after awhile, I'd have to say something.
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@dahlindy (13)
• United States
30 Jul 08
I am quite thankful that my husband is just the opposite. He actually makes dinner for our family. I help with "setting the table" when guests come to our home and help decorate and host, but he takes care of everything else. We are trying to teach our kids to help around the house so they have days that they are each responsible for cleaning up the kitchen. My hubby also fixes the special problems with the laundry, irons, and does the thorough cleaning throughout the house, especially the bathrooms. I guess I'm quite blessed!
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@AnnaB7 (756)
• United States
31 Jul 08
My husband used to do some of those things until he was over come with depression, but he does not do any serious cleaning without I ask him specifically, because of the fact he does not seem to think that he should do any cleaning or something, I really do not know what all is wrong with him, hopefully he will get undressed soon. I think it would make like easier if he would not be so depressed maybe he will feel better one day maybe when he has his health back.
@maryannemax (12156)
• Sweden
31 Jul 08
i live in with my boyfriend for more than a year now. before, i thought that i would be the one doing anything at home since he's the one working and i will be going back to school to learn their language (i am from the philippines and now living in sweden). i was really surprised that i was pampered so much by him. he's never lazy. he goes to work and there are times when he cooks, cleans and do the dishes. there are days when he just want me to sit on the sofa and watch telly while he does everything at home.
i hope you're husband will help you around the house. after all, it's not just yours, it's his, too.
have a nice day!
anne
@babystar1 (4233)
• United States
31 Jul 08
I am a lucky person. My husband will wash and dry the dishes and puts them away.He also does a lot of the cooking and the Grocery shopping.
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@ersmommy1 (12588)
• United States
31 Jul 08
Not usually no. My hubby can be very helpful around the house. I am lucky. Besides our daughter is only 5. And we have one on the way. THings might change in a few years.
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@maryannemax (12156)
• Sweden
31 Jul 08
good for you ersmommy. men like mine and yours are difficult to find these days. usually, men just want us women to do everything at home. we're lucky indeed!
have a nice day!
anne
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@bfarrier1 (2082)
• United States
31 Jul 08
I think I have a wonderful husband,it is just the two of us we both have full time jobs and he helps me with everything including laundry,his moto is i didnt dirty things by myself so I shouldnt have to clean them by myself.No we are not newlyweds just partners in everything.You have a great night
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@AnnaB7 (756)
• United States
31 Jul 08
It sounds like you have a great relationship and marriage, I wish my husband thought more like that.
Maybe he will one of these days. Thanks for taking time to respond to this question, I am glad that some people are able to work together and have a very good and happy marriage, also I think it shows that the both of you are very mature, I think sometimes many husbands are not very mature especially the ones who think the wife is supposed to do everything perfectly while they don't do anything at all. or barely anything,
@spalladino (17891)
• United States
30 Jul 08
My husband is disabled and I work so he does a lot around the house, mostly because he gets bored but also out of consideration for me. Sometimes he cooks dinner, but not usually and, no, if I ask him to do something around the house he doesn't act like it's beneath him. I, on the other hand, refuse to wash and clean otu the inside of my truck because I hate doing it, it's hot and, frankly, I'm too lazy for all that physical labor. Besides, it was his idea that we have two trucks instead of a truck and a car. I told him that the outside stuff is his responsibility and he jokingly told me that I'm pretty one way...and he's right.
@Katsushiro (5)
• United States
30 Jul 08
It's true that household chores have been a woman's responsibility, but the times have changed substantially. When I was a child, I was required to help my parents with chores around the house. I had to chop firewood and wash dishes and clean the toilet and bathroom. If I failed to do something I was assigned, I would not be allowed to eat until it was done. I learned very quickly to fulfill my responsibilities and not take our meals for granted.
Your request of your husband was very reasonable, given the circumstances. I'm surprised he would refuse. Is it really that he would rather eat from filthy utensils than take a few moments of his time to ensure they were cleaned properly? You truly have my sympathy, Anna-dono!
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@Katsushiro (5)
• United States
31 Jul 08
Yes, of course you're also right in that regard. It's very tiresome to have to redo the same thing one time after another after another. Sometimes it's necessary to repeat something very often to get it right, but it's very inefficient to continue giving only half of your effort to complete a task knowing that it will be wasted time when you have to redo it. If only it were so easy to convince some people of that fact!
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@dhevasena (144)
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31 Jul 08
I think household chores should be shared by both partners. A womans place is not to do household chores or in the kitchen. My partner does everything around the house when he has time and he maintains a busy job!
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@chubskulit (27)
• South Korea
31 Jul 08
Yayyy that's not good. My husband don't mind doing the dishes especially when he sees that I have been busy around the house. We share responsiblity all the time. Too bad your husband is not as good as mine..
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@AnnaB7 (756)
• United States
31 Jul 08
Maybe things will improve one of these days. I think they will eventually maybe he is just going through a bad time in his life I should not complain really he used to work really hard maybe he will get a job one day soon then things will be better never can tell really.
@dorisday1971 (5657)
• Philippines
31 Jul 08
My husband doesn't get angry when I tell him to do some household chores. he just refuse to do so when not in the mood or simply tells me if he doesn't want. I don't oblige him to help me in our household chores because he provides us with everything and I am very happy providing him the comfort and time to relax at home.
@neelygal (1022)
• Bahamas
31 Jul 08
My husband has his moments but I know that he is usually tired after a hard days work.He is a construction foreman and rather than dictate what he wants done he actually does most of the work to make sure its done properly.If he sees I am also tired he will pitch in and give me a hand without my having to ask most times.Other times I will be struggling trying to accomplish everything after getting home later than him and he will calmly sit there watching Family Guy.Those times I am readt to strangle him,lol.Oh well men you gotta love them,lol.
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
31 Jul 08
hi Anna b7 I am a widow now but when my husband was alive
he would cook, and sweep up and do anything else around
the house would complaint, but he absolutely refused t o do
the dishes. The sink could be piled high with everything he'
had used to cook dinner but he would not do dishes. His excuse
was that He had worked for years as a cook and had washed
piles of dishes so he had had more than his share. okay he helped in so many other ways I just simply did the darned things. once when I had the flu he had used every dish in
the house, and I was just too ill to even stand up. well
he did the dishes, grumbling all the time but he did do
them but only enough so that he had dishes to eat out of.lol
my son did do the rest however. so I picked my fights,the dishes
could be mine as long as he was helping me on e verything else.
He was not lazy in that regard at all.
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@kezabelle (2974)
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31 Jul 08
I dont need to ask him to wash the pots, if there are some needing doing and I dont have time 9/10 he will do them and even if I do ask him he doesnt get angry he is an adult and as such capable of washing a few dishes now and again, shock horror he can even iron a shirt and trousers and hoover the carpet too :p
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@brilliantmom (36)
• Ireland
31 Jul 08
I think if your husband had been working, he might be more supportive to you. Men are very psychologically weak. If they donot get job, their ego hurts and they take out their frustrations on their wives. My husband is moody, he will do house work only when he wants to. All men are alike
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@rkrish (3003)
• India
31 Jul 08
its humankind, that we want to be top on whatever we do. generally man dislikes the things and being in corner room for doing dishes, as they are not familiar too. a real one your hubby also do wen u encourage him or participate with him for fewer days to do along with you and you will really get a day wen he make a dish and surprise you, you can call that as a day! Nothing will happen on day 1 and day 1 approach to be in different as you as a captain and your hubby as a supporter to make a future suprise day for you...........all are good the way we start