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Partner always does what he wants while I'm left with the baby

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Georgiemai7 · 10/04/2017 17:19

Im 23 and partner is 30. I'm currently on maternity leave, my partner is full time management. Every single day he comes home and I'm expected to make the dinner and wash it all up while still looking after the baby because he's 'entitled' to go play football or go to the pub or play on the Xbox, the list goes on! He says as he's buying us a house that I should just accept the situation as he's paid all the deposit (we currently rent)

I do all the cleaning and washing in the house in the day as I'm on Mat leave so I'd never expect to be sat down on my bum all day, baby is teething at the moment so is being quite difficult. I don't mind making the tee either! But am I being unreasonable to expect (or even want) a little help with the baby while I make his tee or even a bit of help with the washing up after?

I'm really really grateful that he's buying us a house and that he earns enough for us all until I go back to work in July and can contribute more.
I asked his to help look after baby tonight and he said 'I should have kept my legs crossed' he clearly then knew he stepped over the line and made it into a joke... saying I was being selfish for wanting him to help me after he's been working all day.

I feel like I'm beginning to crack Sadi never get just 5 minutes to myself... I even take the baby to the bath with me because I know he'll just ignore her.

Am I being selfish? ConfusedBlushSad

OP posts:
waterrat · 11/04/2017 17:35

Really tragic to comment on someones spellings.

Also agree that when a mum with a young baby posts asking for help it is nasty to judge and also to start hassling her to leave her partner!!

Daydream007 · 11/04/2017 17:49

He is taking the piss.

Naicehamshop · 11/04/2017 18:41

I can't believe the op came on here for advice, and has been sneered at and criticised for her spelling! Totally unnecessary.

foxyloxy78 · 11/04/2017 21:58

Selfish twat. Lay down the law or move on. This man will only bring you down.

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