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myLot reputation of 92/100. beautyqueen26 (34377)   ranked 369 out of 19,211 in relationships 5 years ago

I'm a work at home mom and that's how I help supplement the family income.
And, most of my income is generated directly online.

Most of the time, my husband is very understanding and gives me space to work, without putting excess pressure on me about housework and stuff.

But, sometimes when he has a day off, he asks me to get up and run errands for him.

Sometimes it's just something like making a sandwich. But other times he wants to use my computer for hours on end. And, then I don't earn any money that day.

Even though he enjoys the money I bring in, he won't allow me the time to earn it.

It's very frustrating.
And, then he wants to know why I haven't been busy making any money. Guess it's a catch 22.

This doesn't happen every day, just once or twice a week.

I have to be able to use my computer to work online if I want to get paid.

I don't want to alienate him or hurt his feelings cause I don't think he's trying to be mean.

So, how do I get through to him, to let him know that I need some space.

 

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1. myLot reputation of 96/100. LilyoftheThorns (4517)   ranked 752 out of 19,211 in relationships   5 years ago

Can you guys afford 2 computers? Maybe just get another cheap one that he could use? And when he asks you to do something tell him to do it himself! hehe. He's a big boy ;P You just need to tell him how you feel, that you think he isn't letting you have your time and space to get the money you want to to help pay for stuff.

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2. myLot reputation of 97/100. 34momma (5912)   ranked 58 out of 19,211 in relationships   5 years ago

just be honest girl. i don't know why people forget about being honest. not nasty, but honest. this is my feelings on honesty. you are not responsible how someone takes your honesty when you are not being mean or nasty. so go ahead and be honest and let him deal with his own feelings

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3. myLot reputation of 99/100. jolenegreen (893)   ranked 1,165 out of 19,211 in relationships   5 years ago

LOL. Men. Tell him VERY nicley that if he wants to use the computer............to...................BUY HIS OWN! LOL. Naw just pickin....maby you could sugest him buying a laptap or better yet buying YOU a laptop...hehe.

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4. myLot reputation of 77/100. helpmehelpyou (286)   ranked 6,816 out of 19,211 in relationships   5 years ago

the wife and i had the same problem for a while, so i bought a laptop for my regular correspondences. older model but still works
, a little slower than what i was used to but still worked. now we have 3 pc's and i gave away a pile of computer parts to a local who put them together and gave them to kids who didn't have one. he's still doing it because it's an ongoing thing with him. i have an idea, does he know how to do laundry? that ought to keep him busy for a few hours. and let you get your work done. remember, don't mix the colors with the whites, and one cup of bleach per white load. make sure the washer is full of water first , mix in the soap and bleach, mix the water before you insert the whites. show me once i can do it for life, do it for me and i will never know how.

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5. myLot reputation of 91/100. giftsandbagscom (25617)   ranked 421 out of 19,211 in relationships   5 years ago

Being that he is a grown man. It should not be hard to just tell him. If he is wondering how you make money show him. If you do this he will know what your saying. he can't understand unless you explain it to him. If he is in need of a sandwich or drink. I would say make you one as well. If he plans on leaving the dishes in the sink. Then it's time to get on the ball talking to him. How is he expecting you to do it all. If you let him continue to do it. You should not complain about it later. Just smile and say I love it when you walk all over me. Everyone has a boiling point. It's best to keep the fuel low and all will be good.

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6. myLot reputation of 92/100. ldybgsgma99 (1414)   ranked 978 out of 19,211 in relationships   5 years ago

I have two computers in my house. One is MY computer for business and such and the other is for everyone else. They all know not to touch mine. And they have all learned that when I am working on my computer, they leave me alone. It doesn't kill them to care for themselves once in a while.

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7. myLot reputation of 85/100. oneandonemakesix (23975)   5 years ago

Maybe you can find a cheap second computer so that he can get online while you are online....and maybe just every now and then you need to take a break too and maybe just enjoy each other, and take a few hours or a day off too....


If not just tell him that you need time on the computer also to get work done or you don't make any money that day.

Mooch


myLot reputation of 60/100. varunharry (1001)  5 years ago

hey one and one is 11

Regards
Harry

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8. myLot reputation of 97/100. danishcanadian (24623)   ranked 172 out of 19,211 in relationships   5 years ago

You need to be assertive and logical with your husband.

"Dear, you need to quit thinking of yourself all the time, and think of others. Think of me, and think of us. If you want me to make more money, I am going to need to use my computer. If you are going to insist on using my computer, I will not be able to make more money. If you want to have a sandwich, and have more money, then go make the sandwich yourself, while I stay here and make money, or forfeit your day off, and go to work and make the money yourself, and there will be a sandwich waiting for you upon your return."

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9. myLot reputation of 96/100. banta78 (3793)   ranked 3,890 out of 19,211 in relationships   5 years ago

I feel you need to communicate your feelings to him. If you tell him honestly how you feel about the whole thing in a very nice way. I think it can work. As your hubby also wants you to earn more by working on computer so tell him that you need computer to do it. Moreover if you both afford buy another computer otherwise on his holidays fix time for hone many hours will both of you will be online so both can be happy. good luck. happy mylotting.:)

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10. myLot reputation of 92/100. Vladilyich (1068)   5 years ago

Catch 22 is right!

a) Why do you have to run errands when he's home? I have always held the belief that if I want something, I do it myself.

b) If you insisted on using the automobile he drives to work with, isn't that the same as him insisting on using your work tools (computer)?

I don't think you would alienate him if you strongly point out the facts of reality. That's your job, he has his.

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