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What's one thing you HATE doing but have to do?

240 replies

bakerypots · 25/09/2020 20:58

Mine is brushing my teeth. It just feels like such a chore because I'm clearly very lazy.

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IndigoApple · 25/09/2020 22:45

@MrsGrindah

Going to the hairdresser. Can’t believe people see this as a treat..I wish I could leave my head there and come back for it later
That's hilarious, going to use that, thank you! And I agree! Grin
Justpickaname · 25/09/2020 22:47

Peeling potatoes. 🤷‍♀️

bella1426 · 25/09/2020 22:49

Putting on make up. Taking off makeup. Even working from home most days I'm on video calls and look like a bag of spanners without it so it has to be done. Sooooo boring. Also HATE drying my hair, thank god for dry shampoo!

Votesforpedro · 25/09/2020 22:50

Packing up after a beach trip and cleaning sand off everything.
Food shopping.
Puting clean laundry away.

OneKeyAtATime · 25/09/2020 22:51

Dusting and emptying the bin

IvanTheDragon · 25/09/2020 22:52

Ordering repeat prescriptions
Walking into the bedroom at bedtime and realising I’ve stripped the bed and left it to air so now I have to put the clean bedclothes on when I’m knackered
Washing up greasy things

Icantrememebrtheartist · 25/09/2020 22:52

ALL domestic chores! Housework generally. I hate it!! It’s so pointless and soul destroying when you have three preschoolers who get all the toys back out As soon as you’ve tidied up, drop crumbs, put sticky fingers/snot on everything. And don’t get me started on laundry! It never ends!!

cloudcett · 25/09/2020 22:52

So many things.... Washing up and cleaning the bathroom definitely top of the list though!

ILiveInSalemsLot · 25/09/2020 22:56

Getting ready for bed is such a chore as I usually leave it til I’m ready to fall asleep. Brushing teeth, having a wash and getting into pjs is then so exhausting.
Like now. Yawn 🥱

Krook · 25/09/2020 23:00

Cooking.
Changing bed linen.
Putting food shop away.

notso · 25/09/2020 23:03

Making packed lunches. Hate it.
There's never a good time to do it.
I see so many people posting jolly tips like "make the kids lunches while dinner cooks" Why?! What a faff.
Same with picnics Angry

For some reason I don't mind making lunch when it's going to be eaten straight after it's made Confused

gindinner · 25/09/2020 23:03

Cleaning cat litter tray, washing my hair, making and taking phone calls (why can't people just text/ WhatsApp?) vacuuming

gingerlace · 25/09/2020 23:04

Pairing socks.. in a house with 5 children this is a mission and impossible as obviously socks have a tendency to vanish 🤷‍♀️

CloudPop · 25/09/2020 23:07

@MiconiumHappens

Putting petrol in the car.
Totally agree
SmellyBumMum · 25/09/2020 23:11

Washing and drying hair and making packed lunches - yawn, yawn, yawn!

SmellyBumMum · 25/09/2020 23:12

Oh, and putting a duvet cover on a super king duvet. Fucking hate that too!

notso · 25/09/2020 23:16

making and taking phone calls (why can't people just text/ WhatsApp?)
Are you my kids! I ring them, no answer.
I text but it's painful
Me- "Hi DD are you coming home for dinner or staying at Meg's house?"
DD- 😘
Me Confused- "what?"
DD - "yes"
Me Hmm "yes to what?"
DD "yes I'm eating dinner"
MeAngry"WHERE"
DD "OMG Mum why are you shouting"

CircusAnimals · 25/09/2020 23:17

@MrsGrindah

Going to the hairdresser. Can’t believe people see this as a treat..I wish I could leave my head there and come back for it later
This! I feel about the hairdresser the way other people seem to feel about the dentist. But I also hate washing my hair myself...

Rinsing out hummus and yoghurt pots for the recycling. (No dishwasher at last rented house.)

Gardening. It’s outdoor housework.

FixItUpChappie · 25/09/2020 23:19

Yes to brushing my teeth (but I do it!)

Also emptying the dishwasher....I don't mind loading it though Confused

VickySunshine · 25/09/2020 23:21

Emptying the dishwasher and having to wear a bra all day

heathergem · 25/09/2020 23:23

Washing my hair

Hairdressers especially now

Sorting out online returns

catherinep80 · 25/09/2020 23:27

Can I say all of the above? Honestly, I identify with most of them! I'm glad I'm not the only one though - I thought there was something wrong with me! Cooking, hoovering and ironing being my least favorites. I hate brushing my teeth and washing my hair too though.

OldLeatherSuitcase · 25/09/2020 23:32

So much here to agree with!

Definitely hate brushing teeth, going to the hairdresser, sorting online returns, putting away laundry.

And trying to work out which socks belong to who is annoying too.

Sarahandduck18 · 25/09/2020 23:36

I don’t do things I don’t want to do unless they absolutely have to be done so no ironing for me.

Yes to
All housework
Life admin
Car repairs
Clothes shopping
Hair washing
Paying tax/bills
Checking bank account
Social media
Waiting for the kettle to boil
Job applications
Commuting

ElectricMistofelees · 25/09/2020 23:38

Drying my hair (not to look good, just so as not to freeze). To be honest, anything that can be considered “getting ready” other than putting joggers on but mainly my hair.

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