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In a state of inertia when DH around

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Stagnationstation · 01/11/2023 05:47

Does anyone else experience this? I get on with lots of stuff when I’m on my own but when someone is around I just seem to stagnate. Can’t get motivated. As soon as they are gone I can get on with stuff again. This is proving to be difficult since DH retired. He’s just there all the time. He’s great around the house and it makes me feel even more lazy. When he’s not around I get on with DIY, gardening, hobbies, all sorts but I just can’t seem to get motivated when he’s there. I do like my own space so am wondering where this is going now that we are both retired.

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Mimicking · 14/03/2026 11:33

Mimicking · 14/03/2026 11:23

Another one here! I become non-functioning when man is here.

I was speaking to another woman about this a few years ago. She was the opposite. Was only motivated when her husband was home.

I have a little diy project I'd like to get in with but because OH is here I can't get myself into it!!

No wonder the unseen labour goes unseen!! 😅

I didn't realise this post was a few years old!

After reading a few comments I can relate to feeling resentment; if he's sitting on his backside then so am I!

Off to start that diy project regardless of who is home sitting around!!

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