I literally lol But really , he knows I am hanging by a thread. I dont expect him to say the right things like my girl friends. But atleast dont say the wrong thing! I swear, ever since he has taken on dish duty , he is very sensitive to how many dishes are used - proving my theory that men will nag just as much as women , if not more , if they have to do the mind numbing day after day , non-glamourous chores
: ) As time passes, these will become memories you look back on fondly. So, one day, (I am always home before him), I told the kids dad will walk in, and set right the garbage bin (which I turned a bit diff than usual), he will straighten the window covering, even before putting down the mail/cell phone, and he will ask why "x/y/z" is like that on the counter or family room center table. LOL the kids were shocked into silence when exactly those happened. : ) And no, he is not an orderliness freak or bossy or picky or anything. It is just that we women see too much in casual comments. A simple question or text msg of "shall I get dinner from out" I can interpret a million ways. : )
a while ago we had friends over.This is a couple we are very close to. So candid conversations were on the table. DH said something about the kitchen being clean , since the cleaners made a visit the previous day. I said , are you telling him that its otherwise not clean? The friend in question ( husband) was flabbergasted and he was literally like , I did not think that. I looked at the wife and she was nodding her head in agreement with me
I come late and DH sitting on the couch and when I just enter he asking me " whats for dinner" I'm like, " you were here before me, you should know better " Like you said ghar ghar ki horror kahani
It'll be a World War III if I ask dh to help me, even a bit! He is one of those laid back typical Indian man that thinks wife=maid! Pheww I do everything by myself A-Z. To add to my woes, my apt doesn't have a dishwasher And I cook three meals every day! Nothing goes in fridge/freezer! Its like a one man show in our house
Some can help by staying out of the way. After all, there are things like taking the car/two wheelers out for services, or changing oil in them on his own, going out with the children to the park, playing catch/cricket or supervising to make sure that nobody gets injured when they are playing with various equipment, etc.. are good chores for them to keep out of the way. If the kichen area does not have much space, it is best that it be a one-person show. And besides, you get all the credit for everything the family eats.
I cannot even Servicing vehicles is a at worse monthly if not quarterly.. even then , all you have to do is make the appointment ( I have been asked to make these calls as well , kibosh I am the personal secretary) and drop the vehicle. Going with the children to the park is a fun activity , I would imagine and the mother would want to do that too! If she can get a break from the drudgery? The kitchen doesnt need space, sharing doesnt mean it has to be at the same time ( although when the almighty male chef is in the kitchen , the wife is expected to hang out to keep him company ) In my experience , when you always do something , its BAU ( business as usual) and doesnt earn any credit.
Next time : Your Hus : 'Whats for dinner' You : 'Oh honey , its sweet of you to let me choose, but I will eat whatever you serve '