How do you handle a house without a man

My daughter has been raising 4 children and running her house for almost 9 years. Her husband left her and the children when their youngest was 4. When she isn't able to do something that needs doing, she calls on Dad or a friend. She tries to handle everything she can because she hates to ask for help.

i think it's kinda hard to be an all-around man-woman... though i havent experienced it yet. but for those who are like you, im giving u a two-thumbs up... :)

[i]Hi tesha, wow...that's the girl power! Congrats for that and still you manage to be pretty! ANyway, I grew up with my Mom since Dad was working far from us and I know how difficult it is but she managed it gracefully like you! [/i]

My husband works out of town a lot so I am used to there being times that he is not around. Most of the time I can handle whatever arises while he is gone. I know that he has taught me a lot of things about the car and stuff to make me self suffient when he is away. It is good to be able to do for ourselves. I don't mind really.

We are like in the same boat here... my husband is also working abroad... and i live with my daughter... and i have a job... good thing i have flexible time in my job so i do not worry about getting to work late... or going home early... and good think there is no maintenance problem in my apartment... since it is still like practically new... But it would be nice to have a husband at home... to help out with the other stuff... like carrying the furniture... and cooking form time to time...

i actually do admire you for acting as the father and mother at the same time to yur kids. it must not be easy at all. i was a single mom myself and it's difficult to raise kid and manage home without a man. be strong and hopefully one day you can get a rest and find time to pamper yourself

How did I handle it? I just did it..I mean really what choice did I have ya know...things needed to get done and it was up to me to do it so I did....it was hard of course I mean I was working full time, going to school part time, keeping house and raising two small children but NOT handling it, NOT getting it done just wasnt an option..

I am lucky to say that I have a man in my home that does all the man things for me. I think that you are a strong woman being able to carry all these responsibilities. You should be very proud of yourself. If you have children, you need to give them some responsibilities ~ like laundry, dishes, things like that. If you have boys, they can help with the sealants ect. This is a good way for them to learn.

There's no man in my house. I have 3 children and I do fine. i think probably because I am used to doing evertyhing for myself i dont even really think about it.

I have a man around and still fix things cause he is afraid to mess with gas or electric. He had a stove blow up in his face when he was a kid. If the furnace goes out or the hot water heater I relite them. There is a panel on your furnace and your hot water heater that gives you step by step directions. I am also married to a trucker who is gone alot and so I learned to fix my own plumbing to. I have replaced faucets, fixed leaks and can handle most small home repairs myself. I bought a ladies home tool kit and several do it yourself books about home repair. If something happens that I don't feel I can't do myself and it can't wait until my husband gets home we have a handyman that lives across the street from us who was recommended by a friend. If you don't know a handyman in your neighborhood look in your local papers for a handyman service or ask around your neighborhood. Word gets around concerning handymen just like looking for a backyard mechanic...a friend of a friend word of mouth kind of thing.