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In-laws are coming over - house is in a state

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Whatinthedoopla · 01/12/2025 06:02

I took the kids out for 6 hours yesterday so that my partner could have some alone time, and also help clean the house.

I arrived home yesterday to see the house still looking a state, toys on the floor, dishes not cleaned etc. I asked him what he did, and he said he put the clean dishes away, put boxes in the room, did some clothes washes, and the beds.

AIBU to just leave the house how it is for them to see?

I had to make dinner immediately when I got home (had to wash the dishes I was going to use for cooking) and put the Christmas decorations up, so there was no time for cleaning.

The only time I have today is on my lunch break to do some cleaning, but should I even bother?

His parents love to blame me when the house isn't cleaned.

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MsDitsy · 05/12/2025 23:55

I have a big wooden sign that says...'Excuse the mess, my husband does fuck all'. Honestly, we can only do so much and my spotless kitchen can be a bombsite an hour later because he "fancied a snack". When I complain he says he'll get to it but it's never done properly. I hate the mental health card but honestly, he's made mine worse.

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