Imagine a battlefield, not one with swords and shields, but with overflowing trash cans and a neglected cat box. The warriors? A stay-at-home mom and her breadwinner husband. The stakes? Their marital harmony. This is the story of a woman, a mother of three, who is struggling to keep her home clean amidst the chaos of homeschooling and a husband who seems to have an aversion to two simple chores. Let’s delve into this domestic drama that has left her questioning her own sanity.
The Domestic Battlefield: Meet the Warriors
A Tale of Two Chores
The Overflowing Trash Can and the Neglected Cat Box
Counselors’ Advice: A Blast from the Past?
Second Counselor’s Take: A Matter of Control?
The Struggle Continues: A Plea for Help
The Unending Domestic Drama: Is She Really Asking for Too Much?
In a world where a trash can and a cat box can spark a marital crisis, our heroine is left in a whirlwind of confusion and self-doubt. She is asking for a mere 10 minutes of her husband’s day, but it seems even that is too much. Two professionals have sided with her husband, leaving her feeling like the villain in her own home. But is she really? Or is she just a desperate housewife, trying to keep her home clean amidst the chaos of life? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this domestic drama. ️♀️
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Were these faith-based marriage counselors?
NTA – Share the responsibility fairly and seek unbiased advice.
NTA: Share the mental load with your husband!
NTA…but both of those counselors are! You are being very reasonable and light in your asks. I promise, if you don’t get help and you continue to feel disrespected and unheard, you will break. ♀️
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NTA comment slams counselors’ advice, calls it vomit-worthy
Commenter questions spouse’s independence, receives witty reply.
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NTA. Suggest letting husband do household chores, it works every time!
NTA. Setting expectations and communication are key in any relationship.
NTA: Husband with ADHD needs supportive therapy, not infantilization.
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OP seeks validation for reasonable household chore expectations.
“NTA. Sounds like you have 4 children, not 3. “
Discussing the importance of sharing household responsibilities with empathy.
Counselors fail to help with chores, turns out they’re religious ♀️
NTA slams religious counselors for awful advice. Hellish situation avoided!
“NTA-Your expectations are reasonable, but you can’t control him. ♀️”
NTA. Partners can be lazy , but these tasks are simple
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Weaponized incompetence: the ultimate marital crisis.
NTA! Take a stand and let him handle his own chores
️ Stop taking out the trash and embarrass your partner into action!
Expecting help from husband with ADHD: NTA for wanting order
“NTA. I made laminated chore lists for my kids. It works! “
SAHP asks for help with chores, NTA, counselors not legit
NTA. Expecting equal contribution in household chores is reasonable!
NTA. Stand up for yourself! Your time is valuable!
NTA, but practical solution: divide responsibilities and involve older kids
NTA: Don’t be a parent, be a partner. Get another litter box
When chores become a marital crisis
