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Housework what’s fair

57 replies

Zelsa30 · 04/11/2023 14:53

its a housework one….I worked my arse off to be able to be in the position to financially go part time 20-25 hours a week before I met my boyfriend (4 years ago). He works full time. he had his own house and I’ve got mine. He kept his house tidy and neat

fast forward to 6 months ago when we decided to live together and he moved into mine

he does absolutely NOTHING around the house, I mean the most will be to carry a plate to the kitchen but then not even put it in the dishwasher. When I broached the subject of housework he said I work full time you don’t

indont expect him to do much housework but is it fair that every single thing is down to me?

OP posts:
SheilaFentiman · 05/11/2023 13:54

Sorry you had an argument but it sounds like the right outcome

pinkyredrose · 05/11/2023 13:57

Zelsa30 · 05/11/2023 13:34

Update, I don’t want to write too much as I would hate to be identified somehow, we’ve just had an argument about it, if I can’t even broach the subject then it’s time for him to go I think as this is going to just carry on, you should be able to bring up your feelings without an argument

Exactly. He's shown you how he views you, now show him the door.

Ask him to move out tmw, he can get an air b n b or hotel with all the money he's saved.

Forgotmycoat · 05/11/2023 13:58

He thinks he's made it! Building his savings while a woman runs around after him!

He needs to go, you cannot teach someone respect. This issue will keep coming up again and again until you're ground down into submission.

Imagine how much energy and free time you will have in which to pursue your own interests without having him to clean up after!

Didsomeonesaydogs · 05/11/2023 14:02

Sounds like a cushy deal for him. Don’t let the door smack him in his entitled arse on the way out.

It’s threads like these that make me glad to live alone.

Maxiedog123 · 05/11/2023 14:04

You aren't combining finances.
If you choose to work less hours than him and have less extra money then U don't see why you shouldn't be splitting housework half half

AnneLovesGilbert · 05/11/2023 14:08

So he’s moving back out?

Guiltyfeethavegotnorhythm0 · 05/11/2023 14:23

That's sad that it looks like the end of the road because there must have been something that made the two of you think you had something . But saying no to a life of being a drudge frees up a whole world of opportunities .

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