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I have a boyfriend that thinks…

Cooking and cleaning is a woman’s job, even if i also work 8 hours a day.
He doesn’t help with anything at home, not even doing groceries, he always says he works harder than me and he is more tired than me.
Even know that i’m suffering with back pain he won’t help with anything and expect me to do everything like i always do… he also expect me to go out having fun with friends after work or in the week end even if i tell him i’m tired and my back hurts… he is able to make me feel like the bad person because as soon as i try to say no he gives me the silent treatment.
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Highskirt · 56-60, M
I Have been married for 30 years and i would like to think i treat her as good today as i did when we met .every thing is shared in our house. From cooking cleaning to going shopping to changing nappies to running a bath .you are worth more .dont settle for being under appreciated
Hope there comes a time when you’re able to recognize your worth, stop allowing yourself to be treated this way and extricate yourself from this very unhealthy situation. Yes, it may be difficult but it seems to me that spending your life with this person is even more difficult. Time goes by very quickly, please don’t continue to waste it.
Muthafukajones · 46-50, M
He sounds like a baby. There are certain home keeping tasks I hate doing but mostly I try to divide the housework into jobs we each enjoy doing. I like to sweep and vacuum and clear counter tops. I also really enjoy loading a dishwasher to maximum capacity.. in fact I will not allow her to do it! Her jobs include unloading the dishwasher and folding laundry, dusting and organizing.
cherokeepatti · 61-69, F
I heard my ex say how he worked harder than me and was so tired. I was mowing the lawn when I was pregnant and he used the example of picking up a part that weighed maybe 25 pounds and boxing it up to ship as an excuse. 😖 I told him that I, too, also worked and was lifting 40-pound boxes and crates of groceries at my job and stacking them on the shelves and that was when I was pregnant.
If you need a break from cooking, order something in. Cooking is a skill like everything else and takes a lot of patience caring and timing. Also you have to be able to read instructions, which is not something guys are good at. ;)
Cleaning needs to be shared for sure. A guy can certainly vacuum the floor, wash the sheets and clean off the banister. I do toilets and sinks if they get really noticeably gross.
mindstruggle · 31-35, F
That sounds exhausting on every level. You're not the bad person here. You’re carrying so much on your own, and that’s not fair. 😔
Your back hurts because you’re carrying the entire relationship. Throw the whole man out! 😩
Mardrae · 61-69, F
He sounds like a controlling narcissist. Hopefully he has a lot of good qualities that makes up for it. Tell him we're in the 21st century now and partners share the bills and chores.
twiigss · M
That's not right. Sounds like those responsibility should be shared or he should be doing the majority of them.

If it was me I'd be doing all the chores, you'd never have to lift a finger 🙂
@twiigss For the first month or two anyway, then you would be in here posting the same as OP. ;)
hartfire · 61-69
I'd pack my bags and leave.

Most guys these days have been raised since childhood to do an equal share of the chores and know how to do them well.

If they don't, they are not good candidates for lifelong relationships or starting a family.
Ilovelily1986 · 36-40, F
I guess I am just old fashion. I believe it is the woman job to do the cooking and cleaning
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sben4200 · 56-60, M
@Ilovelily1986 I am really curious why you think she works shorter hours than he does or that he is the primary earner in this relationship. Her post seems to indicate that she works an equally demanding job. Aside from that, she related that he does not give any consideration to her physical well-being. She asks for him to help because her back hurts and he goes off and sulks like a baby. This is not him being a man. If he were a man he would honor and respect his girlfriend. She isn't his servant and he can share the responsibilities at home - that is, if he wants her to remain his girlfriend.
Sweetpoison · 41-45, F
@sben4200 thank you, i have no energy to respond to people who don’t understand
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
I don't understand what the problem is. You love him, right? He's your bf by your own choice, not under duress, right? Know your role.
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ViciDraco · 41-45, M
Yeah, no.

Cooking and cleaning is the job of the partner who doesn't work. There's no man or woman about it because single people have to do it all. It's about sharing contributions. If both partners are working then both partners get to split the domestic duties.
friendlykinkster · 56-60, M
There is an obvious lack of respect on his part. Whether over housework or other things, you need a partner who respects you. Communication is key. explain what is bothering you. Anything other than a more cooperative attitude from him is now blatant disrespect. Dump him and move on.
MyNameIsHurl · 41-45, F
Ive been doing all that on my own for so long I wouldn't even know how to act if someone helped me, hahaha
Carolinabeachgirl · 26-30, F
He’s a friend that’s a boy….HES a BOY, move on and get someone that appreciates you
exexec · 70-79, C
He wouldn't have lasted long with my wife. (I'm cooking fajitas tonight.)
Miram · 31-35, F
Anyone who refuses to clean after himself/herself has no dignity nor self respect. They aren't equipped to be in a relationship.


He takes you for granted. If he loved you, he would care for your health most.
basilfawlty89 · 36-40, M
@Miram ^ this.

And someone who isn't perplexed by such complex terms as "boil the water:.
Sweetpoison · 41-45, F
@Miram as unfair as it sounds , this is how humans function, they give everything for granted and it isn’t only their fault i guess.
Miram · 31-35, F
@Sweetpoison

His own ungratefulness is his own fault. It is a choice.

He is a grown man. You don't need to shelter him from his responsibility. He chose to be this way.

There exists plenty people who are better at relationships than him.

The only accountability you should be embracing comes in the form of walking out.
PHlover19701 · 56-60, M
Thats not respectful to you at all. I think it's time to respect yourself and do an upgrade in a new boyfriend.
@PHlover19701 If life could only be that simple. Like a can of beans you don't like, just toss them out and buy another one. lol
PHlover19701 · 56-60, M
@JamesBugman Yep....lifes too short. Toss it and move on.
Fallflower · 46-50, F
Maybe we need more context. Why do you feel like you can’t leave?
Sweetpoison · 41-45, F
@Fallflower wish i knew the answer
JimboSaturn · 56-60, M
@Sweetpoison I get it now, he has mind control over you. I know that's a tough situation.
samueltyler2 · 80-89, M
@Sweetpoison need to discuss.
KentuckyFriedFloozy · 26-30, F
There are a lot of men who just want a mommy they can have sex with whenever they want as sick as that is. But it's true sadly. They want a woman to still take care of them like their mother's did. Even though they're grown adults.
KentuckyFriedFloozy · 26-30, F
@basilfawlty89 yeah I graduated with a degree in psychology, trust me I hate to give siggy any credit. Trust me. But he's not wrong with some men when it comes to Oedipus complex oddly enough. Not all men obviously.
friendlykinkster · 56-60, M
@KentuckyFriedFloozy is this your professional opinion? What data do you have as to what anybody's motivation for anything would be?
KentuckyFriedFloozy · 26-30, F
@friendlykinkster if it was professional opinion then I'd be getting paid. I'm not. It's from experience lol.
DyingDaily · M
You mean your ex boyfriend right
Fieldmaster · 46-50, M
What does he do? Hard and strainous physical 12/14hrs per day work or mentally and emotionaly draining? Even then he just cant sit around be a couch potato. Does he drink ?
Sweetpoison · 41-45, F
@Fieldmaster yes, he is electrician
Lorddaddy · M
Na it’s duty of care , help of love 🥰
Kypro · 51-55, M
Crazywaterspring · 61-69, M
Time for him to go. You deserve someone who respects you and helps out around the house.
What century did your boyfriend live in?
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rhouse · 56-60, M
Time to move on to someone who appreciates you for who you are.
Northwest · M
And why is he your boyfriend?
Fallflower · 46-50, F
@Sweetpoison Go by yourself. Text, video or visit a therapist. this man don’t deserve one more second of your attention. Used to be hard to find one but there are now lots of ways to get access to therapists and they can be really helpful.
Northwest · M
@Sweetpoison
he won’t

Should not prevent you from going on your own. What I meant by finding a therapist is for you to go through the issues with your therapist, and usually at some point, your BF is invited. If he doesn't, then too bad for him. Life is too short for you to be miserable or feel short changed.

A relationship is an equal partnership.
Sweetpoison · 41-45, F
@Northwest i know what you meant
MarineBob · 56-60, M
Trade him in
JesseInTX · 51-55, M
Sounds like you might need a new boyfriend
Sweetpoison · 41-45, F
@JesseInTX or no boyfriend
JesseInTX · 51-55, M
@Sweetpoison that too!
You rethinking the whole bf thing?
JcuriousTX · 56-60, M
"Bye, bye, bye!"
RosaMarie · 46-50, F
@PepsiColaP ^^ This.
nudistsueaz · 61-69, F
Find a new and better boyfriend, soon.
This is not love.
Keeper · M
You need to set some rules.

YoMomma ·
He sounds terrible.. why do you stay?
BamPow · 51-55, M
Sounds a compelling case for making him your ex boyfriend.
MissBarbara · 61-69
Ask him to explain logically how cooking and cleaning is a woman’s job.
caccoon · 36-40
I know a nice dumpster he would fit in
@caccoon yep
F everything about this guy.
JimboSaturn · 56-60, M
Dump him and date a modern man.
Sweetpoison · 41-45, F
@JimboSaturn wish it was that easy
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sounds like the typical mama's pizan
ScreamingFox · 41-45, F
Manchild. You could dump him and find a dozen more waiting in line for a woman willing to put up with them.
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JimboSaturn · 56-60, M
@Rudboy41 Ya to me it's more of a maturity thing.
@Rudboy41 this
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