Does your husband help around the house?

United States
February 8, 2009 7:08am CST
I just wanted to know if anyone else has a hard time getting their husband to help around the house. My husband doesn't do much at all. But when he does, it's a big help, but also a huge surprise. yesterday, he actually mopped the kitchen floor. i nearly fainted because he tries to avoid doing anything to help out. Anyone have any funny anecdotes about this subject? :)
2 responses
@alharra (507)
• United States
8 Feb 09
My fiance won't do a darn thing unless I have a complete meltdown. I think he feels that since he has a full-time job he shouldn't have to do anything.
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• United States
4 Mar 09
I think that my husband feels the same way. He works full-time while I stay at home, raise the two kids and attend college online. He hardly ever offers to do anything to help around the house. And then he has the audacity to ask why the house is a little messy or why didn't this or that get done? He doesn't even do the finances! I have to do that, too! Ugh!
@zhuhuifen46 (3483)
• China
8 Feb 09
Yes, when we both worked, my husband did all the outside and hard lobor work, while i cared about the internal home making, mostly cooking and washing. Now we are both retired, and there is very little hard work left, so he does most of the routine shopping. Actually most husbands are willing to help, but some do not know what to do, and how to do. Understood job division, Full enpowerment and reasonable acceptance of whatever execution will encourage them to be part of the team. By time, they make good progress. Meanwhile, for the family, for people we love, wives had better be always ready for anything missing, with no complaint, and with pleasure. In this way, you will have a home in harmony.
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• United States
4 Mar 09
"Wives had better be always ready for anything missing, with no complaint, and with pleasure. In this way, you will have a home in harmony." What exactly does this mean? If it means what I think it means, what about husbands? Husbands are also responsible for keeping a "home in harmony." There is some wisdom to that old saying... "If Mama ain't happy, ain't NOBODY happy."