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AIBU?

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To not want dh to spend money on getting his shirts washed and ironed?

34 replies

iSplat · 14/05/2010 23:37

Dh started a new job last week, and has mentioned to me tonight that the other people in his office have their washing collected and pay for it to be washed and ironed. He told me that he was going to get his shirts and work stuff done too.

I told him that it was a stulid idea - we have a washing machine, iron and ironing board at home and if he wants his shirts washed and ironed then he can do it himself - or I'll do it if I have time while I'm doing my work stuff (same as he does for me, if the situations are reversed). He whinged that he hates ironing and he's no good at it. I said he was a spoiled posh boy and that if he wanted to get better at ironing then he should practice!

I genuinely can't fathom why someone would pay good money to have their washing laundered for them, if they have the equipment and the time to do it themselves. Even though I work myself, do most of the childcare and housework - I still manage to not look like a scruffy oik at work! So, AIBU?

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thesecondcoming · 15/05/2010 09:26

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saltyseadog · 15/05/2010 10:00

DH and I used to get our shirts laundered when we were City poshos.

I certainly wouldn't have it done now (better things to spend cash on like childcare ), but at the time when we had the money and were also doing massive commutes it was worth every penny. And we didn't get sausage and egg muffins to boot

Katisha · 15/05/2010 10:28

I do like a thread with a beginning, a middle and an end!

Guadalupe · 15/05/2010 10:33

We both have separate accounts to the joint one and what is spent our of those isn't usually an issue. We have different priorities about small things.

If he wants to have his shirts ironed I think this might be one of those to let go tbh. Unless you are struggling and you think you need the money for something else, why have the row!

Guadalupe · 15/05/2010 10:34

Oh I see you agree. Good.

MNHubbie · 15/05/2010 10:36

I feel I've arrived late for the party... I agree with the OP... not at the start but at the end, lol. As other said YABU if you can afford it and I wish we could afford it. £7.50 a week! That ain't too shabby though...

AgentProvocateur · 15/05/2010 11:13

Getting five work shirts ironed is the best £3.50 I spend each week.

foureleven · 15/05/2010 11:33

There is some statistic that i dont remember about how household chores are the main cause of arguements between couples.. If you can pay to avaoid that - do it!

seeker · 15/05/2010 18:34

I think a joint account and all money being "our" money is SUCH a big mistake. A joint account, and an account each with money to save or frivol or spend on ironing is the only fair and squabble free way forward.

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