Love and Kids: Today, I challenged my husband to look after our twins by himself...

By Sarah grace - 30/10/2017 01:30

Today, I challenged my husband to look after our twins by himself all day, like I normally do. When I got home, both babies had on clean nappies and clothes, dinner was cooked, the house was spotless, and 3 loads of washing were done. Smug bastard. FML

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You deserved it 7 935

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Assumptions

By Anonymous - 22/06/2023 15:00

Today, I left my husband in charge of the house for a day. When I returned, I saw him gaming through the window, so I stormed in and yelled at him. Then, my eyes adjusted, and I saw the neatly folded laundry, clean kitchen, vacuumed rugs, and my son, who was asleep until I woke him. Whoops. FML

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You OK, hun?

By Anonymous - 20/03/2023 22:00

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

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You deserved it 1 631

Baby love

By Anonymous - 17/04/2022 10:00

Today, I'm working while my husband is the stay at home parent. The house is spotless, our baby girl is happy, and he's never been happier. When I stayed at home, I could never keep the house tidy, and she cried constantly. How does he do it? No matter how we do it, I'm always the one who's tired and miserable. FML

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You deserved it 855

Self-centered

By lemonade1919 - 29/07/2024 07:00 - United States - Conroe

Today, I asked my SO for help with just the laundry, which translated into him only washing his clothes. We're married with multiple kids, and I currently work 2 jobs. FML

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You deserved it 99

By sadcinderella - 22/12/2009 07:01 - United States

Today, I spent my day alone while my parents and siblings were at school and work. Trying to be helpful, I cleaned out the fridge, did 5 loads of laundry, worked outside, fed the pets and made dinner for the entire family. The evening was spent hearing complaints of how wrong I did everything. FML

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By Mary - 10/07/2011 12:49 - United States

Today, my husband decided he needs to be thanked after every time he changes our daughter's diaper; if not he throws a temper tantrum. Now I have two babies to deal with. FML

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You deserved it 6 825

By Anonymous - 26/12/2011 15:32 - Australia

Today, my boyfriend did the washing as an attempt to help me. Not only are all my clothes now pink, he refuses to do the dishes, vacuuming, bathroom, ironing etc., as he has done "plenty." FML

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You deserved it 4 618

Pull your weight

By WtfDude - 17/09/2022 12:00

Today, we're both working parents. My husband gave a lecture about "mother's duties" and "dad's duties". Why? Because I asked him to get our toddler ready for school and change our son's diaper as I was down with severe COVID. For just one day, I asked him to do a part of my tasks. It's 2022, and I earn more than him. FML

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You deserved it 250

By justkillm3 - 13/05/2010 04:07 - United States

Today, I came home after ten hours at work to find my unemployed wife and 4 kids sprawled out watching TV waiting for me to get home and cook for them. I had to wash all the dishes first because they didn't feel like getting up or helping. FML

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Quality family time

By Anonymous - 28/03/2024 18:00 - United States

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

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You deserved it 127

Dave_Davington 33

Monday 30 October 2017 1:45

Gee, I'm sorry to hear that. Still, it's not to late to dump him and find the incompetent deadbeat of your dreams.

julfunky 29

Monday 30 October 2017 1:43

To be fair, having to do that for one day is doable. Having to do it constantly is exhausting.

Comments

buckosix 5

Monday 30 October 2017 20:02

Double or nothing!

dwight7476 11

Monday 30 October 2017 20:06

He showed you

Hayesa 12

Monday 30 October 2017 20:28

Now leave him to do it for a month, one day is easy compared to every day.

commandokid 13

Monday 30 October 2017 22:21

So sorry to hear your husband isn’t completely incompetent. Maybe you should divorce him and find the real deadbeat that you’ve always wanted

watchtower1224 3

Monday 30 October 2017 23:17

Cool husband

Harm Varwijk 17

Monday 30 October 2017 23:27

not a **** my life when you consider the reality in this world. life is not a match. it's about team working. give him your best as he deserves it.

bobsanction 18

Tuesday 31 October 2017 5:38

Sounds like you got put in your place.

katluvr 22

Tuesday 31 October 2017 7:59

Sweetheart anyone can make it look easy for one day. A freaking teenager can make it look easy. But the fact remains that children react to everything differently in the presence of the mother than they do the father; that does NOT make him the superior parent. But if he wants to switch places, then polish your resume and put yourself out there. You're not likely to make as much as he did, even in the same field, so he'll have to economise. And make dinner and all the other meals. And schedule repairs. And do errands for you that you won't have time for because you're working. There's a lot more to being a mother than having a couple of freshly diapers babies at five o'clock clock. Oh, and he didn't just give birth. And he won't, ever. He has no concept of the physical and emotional demands of childbirth, even if he proves himself to be an excellent child-caregiver. Do not sell yourself short.

gar2014 23

Tuesday 31 October 2017 10:37

I could understand how doing it everyday could make you complacent but maybe that's the kick in the butt you need to realise your role In the family and to take a little more effort in doing so ? Sorry op no disrespect just being real

GhostFox 33

Friday 3 November 2017 14:34

Please explain how doing literally everything except for work- and quite possibly doing that as well- is OP's "role." And explain how you think that is a healthy dynamic for children to grow up seeing- mom does everything around he house, while dad does nothing around the house and never spends time with the kids. Regardless of whether you "meant" any disrespect, you sure as **** did disrespect OP and every mother out there that handles the house hold- it is NOT their damn role to take care of the place that the husband ALSO live, just because they are a woman.