LOL! My husband does the same thing. Announces taking out the garbage or any little thing he does like he wants applause. But of course he does not applaud me for making dinner, washing dishes, doing the laundry, sweeping the floor…….
Every man has a strong 10 year-old boy in him that still seeks approval from mama. Until his wife realizes that and learns to apply it, she is missing a powerful inducement (i.e., carrot). The man/boy assumes a division of labor. Daddy went to work, momma stayed at home. When he helped mama do her perceived jobs at home she praised him. He still figures it should work that way. Not all homes worked that way as a child, but most did.
The Late and Unlamented sat up ONE night in the recliner, holding the younger child against his chest because she had a cold. Even the girls got tired of hearing him talk about it. That was the sum and total of his help around the house. Ever.
My husband would do the dishes MAYBE twice a year and whenever he did, I thanked him profusely. One day I came home from work and found the dishes done but I didn’t say anything to him. Several hours later he couldn’t take it anymore and asked, “Well…. aren’t you going to thank me for doing the dishes?” I said, “Why? I do the dishes every day and you’ve never once thanked me.”
I do 95% of the household chores, like running an extra load of laundry when my wife’s daughter visits and uses five towels and two washcloths taking one bath! Took her three hours.
If my wife unloaded the dishwasher, it means she unloaded me. Every morning I make our tea, cook our breakfast, we do the dishes together, I wash she dries.
Alondra over 6 years ago
LOL! My husband does the same thing. Announces taking out the garbage or any little thing he does like he wants applause. But of course he does not applaud me for making dinner, washing dishes, doing the laundry, sweeping the floor…….
nosirrom over 6 years ago
Showing appreciation is an investment in a happy, loving relationship. It only takes a little bit every day and soon you’ll be rich beyond compare.
L over 6 years ago
Amen!
Carl Premium Member over 6 years ago
2 adults shouldn’t have a dishwasher load everyday.
jarvisloop over 6 years ago
I don’t do much around the house anymore. My wife finds fault in everything I do. So, I focus on my job, where I’m appreciated. TMI, I know.
dwane.scoty1 over 6 years ago
2 Adults don’t need a Dish Washer; Also, when a slothful spouse does an actual chore, put a sticky Gold Star on their Forehead!
Tyge over 6 years ago
Every man has a strong 10 year-old boy in him that still seeks approval from mama. Until his wife realizes that and learns to apply it, she is missing a powerful inducement (i.e., carrot). The man/boy assumes a division of labor. Daddy went to work, momma stayed at home. When he helped mama do her perceived jobs at home she praised him. He still figures it should work that way. Not all homes worked that way as a child, but most did.
It’s the way of the world.
Dani Rice over 6 years ago
The Late and Unlamented sat up ONE night in the recliner, holding the younger child against his chest because she had a cold. Even the girls got tired of hearing him talk about it. That was the sum and total of his help around the house. Ever.
Purplelady Premium Member over 6 years ago
My husband would do the dishes MAYBE twice a year and whenever he did, I thanked him profusely. One day I came home from work and found the dishes done but I didn’t say anything to him. Several hours later he couldn’t take it anymore and asked, “Well…. aren’t you going to thank me for doing the dishes?” I said, “Why? I do the dishes every day and you’ve never once thanked me.”
david_42 over 6 years ago
I do 95% of the household chores, like running an extra load of laundry when my wife’s daughter visits and uses five towels and two washcloths taking one bath! Took her three hours.
Fontessa over 6 years ago
No automatic dishwasher in my house, but Husband clears the drain rack every morning while I am cooking his breakfast.
edge2edge over 6 years ago
Atta’ girl Janis, give Arlo the clap.
locake over 6 years ago
My husband would not know where anything goes except the flatware. We’ve lived in the same house over 20 years.
whenlifewassimpler over 6 years ago
We share the chore…I’m short so I get the bottom and my hubby does the top.
Tyge over 6 years ago
I am allowed to empty but not to load the dishwasher!
choo choo willy over 6 years ago
If my wife unloaded the dishwasher, it means she unloaded me. Every morning I make our tea, cook our breakfast, we do the dishes together, I wash she dries.