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
Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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
Top comments
_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!
Add a comment · Reply to
You must be logged in to be able to post comments!
Comments (41)
IWishIWasObama 12
well you know what Dori the fish says "Just keep cleaning, just keep cleaning, cleaning, cleaning, cleaning"
StogieXX 11
Don't forget to whistle while you work
Doughbo 7
I kind of get what he is saying. I understand that it depends on the situation (whether he does house work too or if she does all of it. I, for one, am the male and I do house work, our car work, cook, ect. The same as my significant other). But if you do something that gives instant gratification such as yard work (or something else that shows instant improvement) that can feel accomplishing and provide positive reinforcement :)
snazzymcwho 21
Reevaluate your marriage first of all. Sounds like you have a real winner. Find a creative outlet you enjoy (anything from painting to singing to scrapbooking), and find a cause you are passionate about and volunteer for them. Not much else boosts the self esteem like feeling like you're making a difference.
Goblin182 27
Did he suffer much brain damawhen you hit him upsdie the head with the frying pan?
Tyrez 32
Reminds me of my dad, any time my brother or I had an issue he would tell us that it can be solved by cleaning his house.
silverkaast 9
if he is the bread winner and you don't work, it could actually be good advice. people need a purpose in life, and if he is busting his ass at work every day, you should do the same at home.
Nicsb 16
Nowadays most people don't have a system where one person goes to work, and one stays at home. To assume that's their situation is ridiculous; by the strong logic of probability, it's probably not.
iwadasn 33
42, do you know what year it is? In most households, both spouses work.
Exaspera 55
And being home does not mean sitting around eating chocolate, either. There is a lot to do in order to maintain a household! Not earning money for this does not mean it is any less important than commuting to a job.
rameileo 5
There are these things called ****** that will help you with fulfillment. There are also these things called kittens. They will help you with happiness.
sunshine_cc 3
I guess you shouldn't have married an insensitive jerk.
squarecircles 13
Take off on vacation without him for a while. Then see how he likes it.