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What's the point in trying to help

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mamma456 · 10/08/2020 15:14

DH is the SAHP to our toddler, I work full-time. Before having a child and when DH worked we divided chores evenly. Since then he has chosen to be a SAHP and takes care of the majority of the cooking and cleaning. If I offer to do anything, he said he prefers I keep an eye on DS so he can get on with this and that. If I do try to help, he complains I'm doing it wrong, whether it's stacking dishes or hanging up washing.

I feel bad that he has taken on so much of the mental load, looking after DS all day, as well as the cooking and cleaning - basically the complaint of so many women. There's no doubt he's tired and stressed. But I'm so peeved when he criticises me. It's not that what I do is wrong, it's just not how he likes things. AIBU to stop trying to help and leave him to it.

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Frownette · 10/08/2020 15:17

It seems like he feels like this is what he's best at? Doubt he wants to hurt you.

You're probably both a bit tired. Have a talk to him about the way he expresses things.

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