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New DP useless around the house

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HanhanRuns · 11/09/2025 15:48

DP moved in with me in July - his first time living away from home. I feel like I have to micro manage what he does to help out in terms of chores/housework and it’s already starting to grate. Even basic stuff like the toilet seat and lack of aim - when I raise it he says he forgot and ‘he’s learning’.

Any tips for dealing with this? Other than sexual incentives or withdrawal of these services which seems to be the only advice I get from my friends and a couple of work colleagues!

OP posts:
NormaNormal · 12/09/2025 20:10

I'd be amazed if these two chancers didn't know what they were doing - that's not to say the BF has any intention to dump her and make off with her cash, but he's (IMHO) been very devious creating a financial safety blanket for him at her potential detriment.
Same here.

Whatislife73 · 12/09/2025 21:17

@TheHillIsMine Lol, you’ve just proved my point. You sound lovely, have a wonderful weekend!

Mookie81 · 14/09/2025 19:07

Whatislife73 · 12/09/2025 08:38

Well we will never know now as a group of awful bullies have scared her off- well done, I hope this makes you feel proud to be a keyboard warrior!

I didnt see anywhere that she said she wanted to split up. I just saw MN militants telling her to kick him out and get legal advice about the house.

She probably does need some better advice but there are kinder ways to tell someone that.

Anyway, I’ve said my piece. I think I’m leave MN again, it’s a horrible site tbh.

No need to announce a flounce. Hmm
Bye Felicia!

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