Today, my boyfriend told me that because he works fifty hours a week, I should be meeting an arbitrary quota of fifty hours of housework, and if I don't, I'm insensitive and ungrateful. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, my boyfriend called work because he is sick. Then he called me four times while I was working, to complain that I was working, and then he got mad when I told him I was sick and worked a double shift two days in a row, because apparently that's "insensitive" of me. FML
Today, I was told I'm lazy by my boyfriend because I skipped work. He skips his all the time and when I get home still have to cook and clean up after him. FML
Today, I finally landed a new job, and thinking he would be proud, I told my boyfriend. Instead of congratulating me, he got mad that my work hours include Saturday, his laundry day. FML
Today, I called my husband when his shift at work ended to talk about what we needed to do this weekend. He got angry and asked if he could have "five goddamn minutes" after work to get home and change before I started "throwing the fucking to do list at me." FML
Today, my girlfriend told me I could sleep in. Twenty minutes later, she was banging on the door, yelling, "Get up, fat lazy fuck! It's seven o'clock, we have chores! You expect me to do everything for your worthless ass!" FML
Today, after weeks of my girlfriend complaining that I don't help with the chores, I secretly took a day off work to deal with some that were piling up. When she got home, all she could do was complain about how I hadn't done more. FML
Today, my husband was working from home, so I asked him to clean the living room and basement. He started yelling about how he needs to focus and that I can't be "constantly distracting him." Sorry for expecting you to care for the space you live in, dick. FML
Today, after my boyfriend used to tell me that, with his demanding job, he just didn’t have the time or energy for a meaningful conversation with me. Thanks to COVID, he works 90% less now, finding time for online college, cooking and new furniture, yet didn’t invest even one extra minute into our couple. FML
Today, my boyfriend asked me to pick up a few things from the store for him while he was at work. After picking up everything he asked for, I wasn't left with much money so I used $50 from my account. When he got home he then grumbled about me spending all of "his" money. FML
Today, the previously charming guy I've been seeing for the past two weeks tried to introduce a weekly sex quota into our relationship. FML
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PoshLife_Cross 5
I wouldn't normally bash OP's significant other, but considering your name, I'd say he's either pulling your leg, or he's kind of a dick.
eeppiicc 8
I would be happy with a girlfriend who did 5 hours of house work..
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irishbohemian 0
AND!?
THE_A_TEEN 28
...OP died in a freak furniture accident. Apparently, the couch came to life and had a hankering for some pregnant lady. Op being the nearest, she became the next meal in this rare incident. Quite a tragedy. May she rest in peace...while being slowly digested in the stomach of a safe looking couch. Brought to you by The Department of Furniture Safety.
itooamscrewed 10
My boyfriend is the same way, except I work full-time and go to school. He's always "too tired" when he gets home from work, yet refuses to do it on any of his three days off, and then tells me I'm lazy for not getting it done. I'm just going to tell him that I will continue to date but will not continue to live with him.
TechFire 25
Either you're an idiot or he's REALLY good in bed.
reimichele 8
Who ever said that OP is just sitting on her ass doing nothing? She might actually be cleaning already but not racking up the fifty hours her other half so bitterly requires.
Quikraptor 8
I agree 100%, #144. 1: Is the house clean? [Y/N] 2: Are they cooking meals? [Y/N] 3: If there are kids, are they properly taking care of them? (That is to say waking them up for school, or daycare. Whatever's going on with them at the time.) [Y/N] If these 3 quotas are met, who would be in the right to complain? Nobody. And like you said, who's to say the OP isn't already doing that, and that the "man" of the house isn't simply being commanding?
Fmlsea 28
look you're at home you should be able to do a light clean . you're pregnant not disabled (unless you are on bed rest then there's no reason why you can't have a tidy home, obviously not lifting heavy stuff or using harsh chemicals) the guy is trying to help you by working since you can't . I know a pregnant women that will not clean at all because she's pregnant , so unless the partner does it .it doesn't get done at all and honestly that house is horrible to look at, a tidy-ish home is better then a messy home.
reebokkid123 14
He'll change his mind when he isn't "gettin' any" either.
keylimecat87 3
Sorry, but I kind of agree with him. If you're not contributing to the household financially, you should be contributing around the house. I don't think it's sexist either... I'm a female in the military, and would expect the same contributions from an unemployed boyfriend.
Quikraptor 8
I do agree that one should contribute around the house if they're unemployed, but it's a bit arrogant to expect someone to match a certain quota for work. If the house is clean, meals are cooked, then there shouldn't be any qualms whatsoever. There's not much else to expect. And if the house is kept clean anyway, then you can't ask for much regardless of how hard you work.
Squeaky_Tomato 14
155, I'm guessing the house isn't cleaned and there is no food cooked
keylimecat87 3
I should also point out that women in the military work full 40 hour weeks, plus duty (an extra 24-72 hours a week), right up until a month before their due dates, when they go to half days up until they go into labor. So maybe 50 hours a week is excessive, but there's no reason you shouldn't be able to contribute around the house if you aren't working. Period.
wuzzup969 2
sounds legit
Squeaky_Tomato 14
I don't know how your relationship works. I also don't know if you do any housework at all. However, my man I love together and I don't have a job, this I do all the housework because I don't want him to have to come home to a dirty house simply because he works all day and so should I (IMO not his)
Squeaky_Tomato 14
I don't know how your relationship works. I also don't know if you do any housework at all. However, my man I live together and I don't have a job, thus I do all the housework because I don't want him to have to come home to a dirty house simply because he works all day and so should I (IMO not his)
Squeaky_Tomato 14
He could care less if the house is perfectly clean. Yes, he loves coming home to a clean house, a (better) trained dog, clean litter boxes, and clean laundry. However, I do all that 6 out of 7 days a week simply because I care. Unless the doctor put you on bed rest or your morning sickness is so bad
Squeaky_Tomato 14
that you can't move without puking (in which case you need a doctor) then I understand not doing housework. However, doctors tend to recomend light exercise during pregnancy, which housework is. Also they make cleaning products that are safe for pregnant women.
fnyunj 3
BETTER TRAINED DOG? You think of everything. What a gal. I'm in love with you, squeaky_tomato. Marry me.
ProhibitionRose 14
...well if you're unemployed then you should be maintaining the house and all that since he's paying for everything. It's what my husband and I do. He works, I keep the house clean and raise our kid. It's not asking a lot.