to not be entirely happy that DH is spending Saturday eve ironing?

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It was the deal when I took on more hours and responsibility at work, that he'd do more at home and because I didn't want it to be that he was "helping" me, we divided up some of he jobs. He is now washing and ironing monitor in this house.

And a year on, it's fab, he's taking his responsibilities so seriously and is dead chuffed with himself for keeing it all up straight, but he makes me feel so guilty when I sit around doing nothing/watching X Factor/mumsnetting while he's working. He doesn't do it deliberately and never complains, but grrr

You talk about him like he's a kid! 'he's dead chuffed with himself' etc etc

send him round to set a good example here then.

YABU.

I'm sure others on this board would be glad of a Saturday night to watch X Factor/Strictly/ShiteTV whatever in peace and MN.

At least he is keeping up his end of the bargin.

Ironing?

But why?

My dh is ironing right now. It is called family life.

YABU.

In fact I really dont understand what you are complaining about.

That's so spooky. DH is spending the evening ironing too. He usually just does his shirts as and when he needs it but he decided to do a session today. I don't think there's enough room in the wardrobe.

YABU. Do not feel guilty about him doing his fair share.

If you must iron then yes of course a DH should do it.

But there are many who question the need for it.

A quick search would reveal that we are legion

Sounds like he can't win tbh.

Yes it is family life. I occasioanlly iron during the evening, afaik it doesn't bother dh at all. (he realises but would never comment that it is probably because I enjoyed my "day off" in the week spending time doing more enjoyable stuff)

Ironing is hardly traumatic.

YABU.

He's doing his share and isn't complaining or making you feel guilty. I'm sure there are times you're doing your share and he's relaxing.

I think watching TV and doing nothing else is a complete waste of time TBH.

like MN perhaps burgandy?

OP be glad he's taking his responsibility so seriously - some men you have to fight for them to do their bit around the house!

I am watching TV, shopping online,chatting to my sister on facebook, ordering some journals and mumsnetting.

If he's annoying you, then he's welcome to come and do my ironing!!