A man has sparked a debate after telling his wife that she would have to do most of the housework as a stay-at-home partner. He said that since he is the one working, she should take care of the housework. His wife was upset and said she didn’t want to spend her days doing all the housework. The man argues that it’s the job of a stay-at-home partner.
Now, she’s not talking to him. What do you think? Is he being misogynistic or is he right that it’s her job as a stay-at-home partner? Share your thoughts in the comments on this situation .
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A man and his wife got into an argument over household chores after she becomes a stay-at-home partner. The wife wanted to split the chores, but the husband believes that since she would be home all day, she should do most of the housework, while he only has to pick up after himself.
The wife thinks that she isn’t a maid and doesn’t want to do all the housework. The husband argues that it’s the job of a stay-at-home spouse, and if she doesn’t want to do it, she can go back to her old job. The two are not talking now.
Who do you think should be responsible for the housework in this situation ? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below, along with Reddit .
NTA. Being a stay-at-home partner means managing the house and keeping it in order. OP’s wife wants a lifestyle that she can’t have. Chilling and having fun while the sole provider does most of the work.
NTA. Being in a relationship is a partnership, and if one spouse is bringing in the moola, I say the lions share of housework should fall on the SAH spouse. It makes zero sense, regardless of gender
Partner wants a stay-at-home spouse but not the housework?
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Partner defends not helping stay-at-home wife with housework.
NTA comment defends man’s request for stay-at-home wife to do most housework.
Partner expects contribution to house since bringing in income. NTA.
Partner tries to manipulate, commenter not the a**hole.
Fair division of household chores for stay-at-home partner.
NTA SAHM deserves help with housework from working partner.
NTA asks the SAHH to consider how the roles would be reversed.
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SAHP wants equal treatment, not a free ride.
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Equal partnership is important. NTA, she’s being unfair.
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Stay-at-home partner should handle most chores, occasional help is okay.
Fair judgement: Stay-at-home wife vs mother. No financial contribution?
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Trash or bins, is the real issue division of household chores?
Proud SAHW thinks NTA for not expecting hubby to help
Stay-at-home wife should maintain the home, NTA
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SAHW says it’s easy to do all chores in a day. NTA
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