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To feel like I'm failing to be "housy"

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zozzle · 03/10/2012 13:14

Because I have two days "off" work a week (during school hours Thurs & Fri), DH is disappointed if the house isn't "ship shape" for the weekend with shopping done and put away, washing done, tidy house etc.

He says it's so we can spend quality time together at the weekend without either of us having to worry about chores. So maybe his motivation is good, but leaves me feeling like I've failed if I don't achieve it (usually achieve some of it but like to fit in a run and meet up with one friend for an hour at some point over the two days). He does his share along the way - puts kids to bed on week nights, sometimes tidies the lounge, washes the odd greasy pot. It is a BIG deal to him if house not orderly for weekend.

Am I failing in my housiness and need to buck up, or is he BU?

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AngryFeet · 03/10/2012 14:35

I have the same amount of time off work as you. Dh would never nag me about housework thankfully as i would have to kill him. Since you are doing most of the household chores i dont see why you cant take a few hours out to see friends. I bet he has a lunch hour at work!

I have a 5 bedroom house which i canget spotless in 5 hours (from a complete tip). Emails, phone calls etc take an hour max. Washing and putting away even for a whole week takes 3 hours max. You really should get your shopping delivered - so much easier! So i think it is doable to have everything spotless but you shouldnt HAVE to be perfect every week. It makes me happy so i do it.

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