msleea
San Francisco, United States
Today, I told my husband I felt unfulfilled and unhappy in my life. He suggested I do more chores. FML
Collection
Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Same thing different taste
UnderAppreciated
Loveland, United States
Nice guy
Today, after an entire week of doing all the household chores, and feeling under appreciated, I suggested to my boyfriend that we go on a date night, to feel a little more connected. He has spent all day trying to get out of it. I offered to pay, because I just want to feel loved again. FML
Anonymous
You OK, hun?
Today, my husband asked what I’d done all day. I took it as a criticism and was about to chew his head off about not appreciating all I do, when I took a look at myself still in pyjamas, the filthy house, dirty plates, and unwashed laundry and realised I’ve done fuck all for weeks. I’m a bad wife. FML
Anonymous
Today, my husband told me that, to feel less unreliable, he was just going to stop saying he was going to do anything around the house. That way, when he actually did something (i.e. wash dishes), I could be pleasantly surprised. FML
Anonymous
Never enough
Today, I spent all day doing chores around the house, including mowing and raking the lawn, paying bills, going to the store, meal prepping, and cleaning the fridge. When I sat down to enjoy some well-earned games, my girlfriend sighed and asked if I ever planned to contribute anything to our relationship. FML
Anonymous
Another fine mess
Today, I recently quit doing housework in protest at my husband's laziness around the house, forcing him to start pulling his weight. The house has never been so clean. Apparently, most of the mess was caused by me moving things to clean around them and making the mess worse. FML
Anonymous
Never enough
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
Unappreciated
Never enough
Today, I spent the day busting my butt to clean the house. As I tumbled into bed at the end of the day, exhausted, my wife looked at me and said, "Maybe you can get something done tomorrow?" FML
HadEnough
Hyderabad, India
Leech
Today, I asked my husband to be a little more responsible, pick up after himself, and spend a little less. I earn more than he does, so it's usually my money that he splurges. He has gone on a non-stop tantrum for the past 5 hours, giving me the cold shoulder, and shouting at me. What have I gotten myself into? FML
Anonymous
United States
Quality family time
Today, after a long talk with the kids, I finally got all the chores around the house done early so we could have a fun family weekend. My wife decided to be a wet blanket and insisted we needed to deep clean the already clean kitchen. Three arguments later, everyone is sulking, and I'm working in the kitchen alone. FML
Mental minefield
New York, United States
Suspicious mind
Today, after my husband read about mental load and about what he could do to help with mine, I came home to a clean house, the chores done, and dinner on the stove. I was more anxious and stressed than ever, thinking, "What did he fuck up that I'm gonna find and have to fix at the worst possible time?" FML
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_kyleG_ 34
Oh yes, whenever I'm feeling down, washing dishes and vacuuming always puts a big smile on my face! What great advice!
Koth 14
That sucks, but if you are feeling seriously unhappy then you should seek legitimate advice. Good luck in fulfilling yourself and being happy!
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CreamGravy 36
Suggest he makes his own dinner and sleeps on his own couch.
starile 20
Other, maybe helpful, suggestions: Aside from reigniting a pursuit for a dream job (never too late!) she could pick up a hobby with something she's always wanted to try and just start doing it. She can join a club or organization with a common interest or goal and participate in that. Maybe create something and let your inner artist out! Also, Journaling is a great way to clarify your perspective on your life and you might be able to list out different things you can try and find something you're passionate about. Trying a new physical exercise like yoga, spinning, rock climbing, or zumba can be a fun way to stimulate your brain to think of ideas while you can meet new people and ramp up your endorphins to feel happier!
thatADHDdude 21
I hear doing chores works pretty well too.
Dean__Winchester 16
The fact 1's picture is Obama makes that comment ten times better
Iwannarock1 19
Nah, he's 37 submitted, 1 published. He's a loser. .
Dchag117 10
FYL, My dad used to do that. Nothing more annoying!
kaablam 17
If your dad is telling you that it's most likely you said you were bored, not unhappy and unfulfilled.
GreekYogurt 26
Um okay...
Theglc20 27
Now is the time you teach his ass how to use a vaccuum
JustinJK 21
step 1 ) plug it in step 2) turn it on step 3) move it back and forth vigorously until all debris are gone
chronosphere 18
wanna get high?
littlekellilee 45
Nothing makes a person more fulfilled than drugs! Except most other things.
lexos 16
#4 don't forget to bring a towel
Koth 14
That sucks, but if you are feeling seriously unhappy then you should seek legitimate advice. Good luck in fulfilling yourself and being happy!
Isandri 29
Or just follow the stuff she likes, even tho her family might not like/approve it.
_kyleG_ 34
Oh yes, whenever I'm feeling down, washing dishes and vacuuming always puts a big smile on my face! What great advice!
MrConcise 35
The concept isn't *that* ****** up. It reigns true, keep your mind busy, you'll feel better. However, the husband was clearly just being a dick.
cheeeksss 29
I side with you, 12. For some odd reason, I like doing the dishes when I'm sad and need to keep my mind busy.
Enslaved 38
Hey, I feel a sense of personal accomplishment when my house is in order. Probably not what the wife might want to hear but I know a lot of guys that are problem solvers, my BF included. Some days I just want to vent about my crummy day at work and he'll "advise" me what I should have done differently.
MrConcise 35
#23 - I've been yelled at for that on more than one occasion. Unless you're explicitly asked for your input, eventually you learn to nod your head and say, "No way, how could they?! ... Really? What did you say? ... That's awful, hon. You didn't deserve that."
Maycontainnuts 17
Yup! My bf likes me to guve him advise when hes down and I like to just vent. Usually I'll just say "I just need to vent now" so he doesn't start advising!
LoverWordsFood 27
Same for me #23. There have been a lot of times where my problem solving husband wants to help where I just want to vent and not get any advice. And I've been on his case not to do that all the time even though guys are natural problem solvers. And for this, I have found putting my home in order when things are out of place makes me feel accomplished especially when I do a two day overhaul on the house once a month. I think OP'S husband wants to problem solve and just threw something out there to see if it would work.
wakemeupplease 21
Umm what a lovely husband
Tarlachia 33
Your name's not Cinderella is it? Because, I could see that be a degrading and sexist plot twist after "happily ever after".
ma12r 22
Wow. You should've said "or I could leave you" something to scare him so he'll put in some effort. Sorry to hear about that OP
vikky538 29
You guys need to communicate more and more than that. Intimacy solves the problem