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Can men do the washing?

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GrannyBags · 12/02/2021 12:45

This may seem like a small thing as DH is generally not too bad with household things but he will not load the washing machine. This morning he pointed out that the pile has built up a bit. We are all getting over Covid - he was in hospital to be fair, but he has never done the washing since we have been together. I’ve been washing all day and am feeling resentful. I asked our 12 year old DS to put his washing in with me and he questioned why he had to if DH didn’t. I said that’s because I was raising him not Nanny and he was fine with that! My MIL did all the ‘woman’s work’ and is very po faced if I suggest DH should do any chores. Is there any hope for him? Am I right to be fed up with this?

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Pinkblueberry · 13/02/2021 14:57

Well from this thread it appears single men, divorcees, widowers and men who unfortunately lost their mothers must be wearing dirty clothes because they are physically unable to wash clothes... who knew! Hmm
Do single dads then also not wash their children’s clothes?
Your thread title is ridiculous.

QueenPaw · 13/02/2021 15:01

My dad does everything. Washing, ironing, cleaning, changing bedding, washing up. Always has done. My mum won't even get her own glass of water

I live alone so do everything including bins, checking the car tyres/oil etc

Emmacb82 · 13/02/2021 15:10

My husband does all the washing in our house, always has done. He sorts out all the kids clothes, irons the school uniforms and is very domesticated! He does way more than I do when it comes to chores.

FuckingFabulous · 13/02/2021 15:36

Well, he has got a penis and they get in the way of most household tasks. What if he traps his penis in the door or in the powder drawer?

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