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Partner says I'm lazy

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Ionasmum19 · 18/09/2024 21:56

I have been signed off of work due to my mental health which I have struggled with for a while. My partner is a self employed painter and decorater. He will come home from work and have a go at me and call me lazy for not being at work. He says I sit and do nothing all day which isn't true. I take our dd to school, do the shopping, housework etc then go back to collect dd in the afternoon. If he comes home and there are weeds in the garden, my coffee cup hasn't been washed etc, then it is a row as he says he has been working hard all day and I've done nothing. I understand he works hard but it's not my fault I'm not at work, my doctor has said I'm not fit to be there. AIBU for being annoyed by this or am I as lazy as he makes out? Apologies for the rambling post!

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CleverSloth · 18/09/2024 22:02

You aren't lazy, you are unfit for work and still managing to do the school runs and other household duties. Keeping a house and a child is hardwork.

You are doing your best. Stay strong 💪

Farting · 18/09/2024 22:01

Perhaps you need to get a grip and he’s right.

Jiski · 18/09/2024 22:00

This sounds like he doesn’t care about your mental health. Usually doctors will tell you to do things you might enjoy like go for days out and meet with friends. Why does he think you’ll get better by doing house/garden work all day?

Maybe he is having his own issues and is resentful because he can’t be signed off.

Are you being paid?

Duckingella · 18/09/2024 22:00

Your partner is an abusive POS.

Mental illness can be just as debilitating as a physical one.

I bet if the tables were turned you wouldn't be verbally and emotionally abusing him.

Scallopp · 18/09/2024 21:59

Sounds like he's being a prick. Sounds like you are keeping things going, and signed off. How can he argue with that?

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