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DH is doing revenge housework because he's annoyed with me.

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twistyturnycurlywhirly · 04/08/2019 19:45

I shouted at him for messing up the recycling AGAIN. Yes I know it's unreasonable to shout at your partner, but it's been 8 years of me explaining why paper and plastic need to be separated.
I've made him dinner, but he's left it on the side as an act of defiance 😂. So far he's cleaned the litter tray, tidied up DCs toys, emptied all the bins and watered the plants- I've never seen him do anything in the garden before.
All so he doesn't have to talk to me or eat the dinner I made him.

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SomethingPhishy · 04/08/2019 20:10

....and this is a problem?? Well done to you, I wish this strategy would work for me!

Crinkle77 · 04/08/2019 20:10

Let him crack on.

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twistyturnycurlywhirly · 04/08/2019 20:11

He's just shut himself out the front when returning something to the car. Ha, I might make him wait a while before letting him in. He'll get more done if he's really pissed off. To be fair, I do need to go and wipe DCs bum now.

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imustadmithehassomeflare · 04/08/2019 20:12

I think the dinner thing is about not giving you the satisfaction of having done another thing for him! Like 'oh really, you do everything do you? Well look at me, doing all this stuff without even a bite to eat".

If you do get that chat with him, could you mention I'm fuming that he never cleans my bathroom properly?

Parkandride · 04/08/2019 20:14

God I thought this was unique to my DH, it really annoys me, maybe I should look on it more favourably as he scrubs kitchen cupboards

Crinkle77 · 04/08/2019 20:14

In all seriousness this is so he can turn round and accuse you of being lazy and look at how much I have done today compared to you.

Skittlenommer · 04/08/2019 20:15

I get the angry cleaning, but how is neglecting his dinner affecting anyone but himself?

If he’s anything like meal he’ll eat I’m in a while when you’re not looking! Grin

Skittlenommer · 04/08/2019 20:16

eat it*

Can’t spell!

roseenglishrose · 04/08/2019 20:17

Yep, Crinkle has it! My DH does this too, but in a long suffering way, all his actions suggesting that he should really not have to lift a finger, but look at the midden we are living in (clearly all my fault).

Sirzy · 04/08/2019 20:17

If he doesn’t eat tonight’s meal reheat it for tomorrow - should get a few more jobs done that way!

Clutterbugsmum · 04/08/2019 20:20

What is the dinner you made.

GrouchyKiwi · 04/08/2019 20:21

I think you should eat his dinner now ("Oops. I thought you left it for me.") and maybe All The Things will be rage-cleaned for you.

toxic44 · 04/08/2019 20:21

The not eating his dinner is supposed to be a rejection thing, to show you he refuses even the basic of food from you. It's supposed to upset you so you beg and plead for him to please taste only a tiny mouthful and he can refuse with insulted masculinity. Good one if it gets the housework shared.

musicposy · 04/08/2019 20:25

Haha I thought only DH did this! He crashes about a bit, shutting cupboard doors rather too loudly etc, just to let me know He Is Doing The Housework And He Is Cross. I'm pretty good at ignoring the crashing about as he gets lots done and usually quite well. I can never see the point in revenge housework but it obviously makes sense to him!

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twistyturnycurlywhirly · 04/08/2019 20:26

In all seriousness this is so he can turn round and accuse you of being lazy and look at how much I have done today compared to you.

To be fair @Crinkle77, I am being lazy! But I'm pregnant and tired so I'm not in the least bit bothered if I look lazy.

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MrBlueSkype · 04/08/2019 20:26

I'm crying! 😂😂

AuditAngel · 04/08/2019 20:26

I wish mine did angry cleaning

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twistyturnycurlywhirly · 04/08/2019 20:27

Right, I let him in, but he walked straight past me without a word and plumped the sofa cushions.

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NobodysChild · 04/08/2019 20:28

Scrape his dinner in the bin and wash the plate, then put it away, (loudly).
Then run yourself a nice bubble bath and say ahhhhh.

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twistyturnycurlywhirly · 04/08/2019 20:28

Oh yes @musicposy, the crashing about! Just so that you're fully aware he's working hard. What a martyr.

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QueenEnid · 04/08/2019 20:31

This really made me smile 😂

My oh sometimes does this too- for whatever reason he feels aggrieved. I'm going to be more like you in future and chuck some fuel on the flames so that he does more rather than get irritated! Thank you! 😁😁

Myriade · 04/08/2019 20:31

Oh yes he isnt angry cleaning, he is being PA and telling you he is doing YOUR job and you should feel crap about it.
I expect more cushions arranging and dusting right in front of you for the next half an hour

HelenaJustina · 04/08/2019 20:32

This is hilarious. DH also does this, but choose really odd household tasks like cleaning the guttering or the underside of the sinks. It bothers me not one bit!

sackrifice · 04/08/2019 20:33

Pop some foil over the dinner, and warm it up for yourself tomorrow.

Frouby · 04/08/2019 20:36

I would get the ironing board out OP. Leave a pile of clothes strewn across it then have a lovely long bath.

I need some shelves assembling, might pick on DH tomorrow. Shed needs organising as well so I might pick on him Tuesday as well.

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