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AIBU to get back with my ex for this reason?

23 replies

Emboo19 · 21/04/2018 19:02

Or to move back home to my parents instead?

(Completely lighthearted)

When I lived at home my dad did all the washing (clothes) and ironing, even when I moved back with DD and I said he didn’t have to, he’d iron and hang everything up. When I lived with ex, he did all the ironing.

I’m now living alone and I realise I hate ironing! But I love everything being nicely ironed.
I’ve done loads of washing today and I’ve now got a huge pile to get through and I just don’t want to do it 😭

So I’m thinking I either, take the ex back, move back home or try online dating in the hope of finding someone with a ironing fetish (is there such a thing?)

Or any other suggestions very welcome so long as it’s not do it myself

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Emboo19 · 21/04/2018 19:04

And how sad am I, 20 years old doing the ironing (well thinking about doing the ironing) on a Saturday night!

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Mari50 · 21/04/2018 19:10

Well ironing services are something that are available mostly everywhere I imagine.
Depends how you prefer to pay for things I guess......
With cash you’ve earned or by prostituting yourself to your ex....

MissMogwai · 21/04/2018 19:26

^🙄 there's always one

Ironing is rubbish OP, I often put a film on when I do mine to pass the time.

My DDs are teens now and sometimes I pay them to do it. I expect your DC is too young but one day! Child labour 👍🏼

Dodie66 · 21/04/2018 19:27

I don’t do ironing, buy clothes that don’t need ironing then you won’t need to get back with your ex 🙂

Cwenthryth · 21/04/2018 19:33

try online dating in the hope of finding someone with a ironing fetish (is there such a thing?)

There’s a fetish for everything..... I was once messaged by a bloke on a dating site who wanted to come and do my ironing. His profile pic was his arse in a black lacy g string. He wanted to do my ironing whilst wearing heels and lingerie and just wanted me to watch/sit there whilst he did it.

I declined. Also, I don’t own an iron.

Emboo19 · 21/04/2018 19:34

Oh, you think he’d do it for just sex Mari? That might be a good soliution. Out of interest how much ironing would you say is fair for one shag?

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DairyisClosed · 21/04/2018 19:36

I hate ironing too. In your position I would strongly consider becoming a dominatrix just so I didn't have to do it.

Emboo19 · 21/04/2018 19:37

Unfortunately only 18 months MissMogwai so I’ve got a while to wait yet. I’ve been pretty spoiled as my dad actually likes ironing weirdo so it was never a job I had to do. He won’t still do it now I’ve moved out though, I asked!

I don’t get that Dodie everything of mine seems to need ironing. I think I’m just used to it ironed so it looks like it needs it.

Just got new curtains too and they are really creased so desperately need doing.

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plire · 21/04/2018 19:38

I hate ironing!

I do kon Marie folding shit to avoid the iron.

Doesn't really work with the children's clothes but I guess if they get whipped away by SS for neglect then at least I'll have saved the washing too.

Emboo19 · 21/04/2018 19:45

You see if think I could live with that Cwenthryth. You think he’d be ok with me doing a bit of reading or watching tv whiles he at it?

Just to clarify: my dad likes ironing but not in a weird g string and heels kind of way I don’t think anyway Blush

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Cwenthryth · 21/04/2018 19:52

Emboo I think that was kind of the idea, like it was a totes normal thing to have a bloke in heels and lacy lingerie doing ironing in your front room whilst I just got on with my evening. I just didn’t understand why he was wasting his time approaching randoms on OkCupid when I’m sure there are more niche sites that would cater to his needs!

You can find anything on the internet you know Grin.

Emboo19 · 21/04/2018 19:57

Ha! I’m a bit scared to google Cwenthryth

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Mari50 · 21/04/2018 20:05

Aw Jesus man, it was a joke (lighthearted and all that shit)

Mari50 · 21/04/2018 20:07

But I reckon a whole set of bedding might merit a blow job, depends if it’s pure cotton or poly cotton though...
The former for sure

TipTopTat · 21/04/2018 20:13

People still iron? Why arent you tumbledrying it like the rest of us and hanging or folding it warm so no need for an iron ever. Do people still wear shirts?! Confused

Emboo19 · 21/04/2018 20:40

Pure cotton Mari50 I’d happily give him a bj if he’d do these curtains though, I’ve ironed them twice and they’re still creased!!
You think I could just text him ‘you fancy coming round for a hot and steamy session 😏?’ Then just have the iron out ready.

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Emboo19 · 21/04/2018 20:45

I don’t have a tumble dryer TipTopTat. And no where to put one at the moment. In fact my ex is really supposed to be putting power and a socket in a porch/extension but of the back door so I can put one there.

I wear shirts though, loose checked/striped shirts, but I like my shirts.

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Caaarrrl · 21/04/2018 20:45

I'd definitely have said hell yes to getting my ironing done. Even it was by a weirdo in g string and high hells.

Charlie97 · 22/04/2018 07:48

@Mari50 , read the post FFS!

@Emboo19, I'll happily do your ironing, if you do my vacuuming?

Charlie97 · 22/04/2018 07:49

@Mari50 , just read your update, cancel that!

Emboo19 · 22/04/2018 10:49

Definitely @Charlie97 I love vacuuming and cleaning in general, well love might be a bit strong. But definitely compared to ironing. I managed half my basket last night and ended up burning my hand in the process. Curtains are still not crease free!

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Charlie97 · 22/04/2018 10:57

@Emboo19 , it's a deal ... I iron pants, tea towels, sheets everything!

Curtains would be a delight! So satisfying when done!

Cwenthryth · 22/04/2018 11:35

Weirdos Hmm

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