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After the Alter » Blog Archive » Wifey 101: Fine vs. FINE… — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:03:07 +0000

[...] games. But it seems it didn’t turn out that way. I guess it just goes back to my previous wifey 101 post with the theme “I want you to WANT to do the dishes”. In this case we just WANT you to [...]

By: Melissa Multitasking Mama

Melissa Multitasking Mama — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:51:59 +0000

We really divided up the chores based on outdoor/indoor before I became ill. Now, it is based on upstairs/downstairs because I have a difficult time with the steps LOL. In addition- just wait till you have teens- they can do A LOT

By: Jessica @ Acting Adult

Jessica @ Acting Adult — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 22:12:16 +0000

I have definitely had that fight before. So I thought about trying a chore chart – or a “honey do” list. Nothing has really worked in our two year marriage – we always argue about who has to clean up something. UGH!

By: "J"

"J" — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:19:20 +0000

I am not sure how I feel about this one. I happen to be one of those guys who clean, cook, do the loundry and dishes. However, i also happen to work alot, and sometimes (summer months when wife does nothing) when i get home from a long day at work, the last thing i want to do is any of the above.

I guess what i am trying to say is, i think the work load should be devided (not always evenly); both should be considerate of the other and pick up some extra dutties if necesary.

I am however not the handy man fix it yourself kind of guy who can fix stuff when it breaks. That is not my trait nor will it ever be.

Sincerely,

P.S. I meant what i said last time, I do demand, looking good and shaved legs from the wife…… I never said i was perfect!!!

By: Jen

Jen — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:18:46 +0000

I agree with you Sol..If my job in the household was as a stay at home mom or wife, then I would do the household chores with no complaints (or not many) my mom stayed home and did all taht stuff for years. But if two people are working then two people need to take care of the house…just like Mrs. M said…it’s “OUR” house.

By: Sol

Sol — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:12:58 +0000

I was just thinking I would probably be happier doing more of the stuff around the house and wouldn’t expect Matt to help out as much if I wasn’t working full-time. There is no way, no how, I am going to work full-time and come home and do all the cleaning and cooking and kid stuff while he sits on the couch relaxing O_O

By: Sol

Sol — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:11:27 +0000

Heh Vincent is funny. Our house would fall apart if we had our jobs divided by gender. I do a lot of home repair stuff and Matt does do the dishes on occasion. With baby #2 on the way the only way the house is going to be half way decent is if Matt helps out with ‘my’ chores.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:55:40 +0000

Gotta love my husband…..Am I lucky or what?? YOu better believe I am going to ask for the leaves to be rakes and my car washed often!!

By: Ms. M

Ms. M — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:06:39 +0000

Sometimes I mow the lawn. Sometimes he does the dishes. Sometimes he helps with laundry. Sometimes I trim the hedges.

Yes, we both have in our heads what’s my job and what’s his job. But, if one of us really needs help, the other one helps.

It’s OUR house. We want it to be nice, so we have the same goal. I guess the only issue would be to keep balanced, and not take advantage of each other.

By: Jen

Jen — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:11:25 +0000

Wow Vincent…wow..lol