My Husband Expects Me To Cook For Him And Do His Laundry!
Balancing Responsibilities in Marriage
Marriage is a partnership, and balancing responsibilities can often lead to heated debates. On today’s episode of “Panic Button,” Jonathan and Danielle dive into a discussion with Hannah, a working mother of three, who is grappling with the division of household duties with her husband. The conversation brings to light the common struggles many couples face when it comes to sharing the load at home.
Hannah’s Perspective
Jonathan: Hannah, welcome to the show. So, Hannah, you seem a bit stingy w
hen it comes to your husband.
Hannah: Hi.
Jonathan: You don’t like cooking for him. You don’t like cleaning up after him. You don’t really seem like you like him. So what’s going on?
Hannah: Well, my husband and I, we have three kids and we both work full-time. I make sure that the kids are taken care of, fed, and all their needs are met. I don’t see why I need to make sure he is cooked for every night and that his laundry is done. He’s an adult, just like me.
The Daily Struggle
Jonathan: Allegedly.
Hannah: Exactly, so I don’t see why I should be doing everything for him as well as myself and the kids. He’s got two arms; he can make himself dinner if he wants to eat.
Jonathan: I mean, if you’re making dinner anyway, why don’t you just make a little bit extra for him?
Hannah: Well, I’m making dinner for the kids.
Jonathan: They eat different things, yeah.
Hannah: Yeah, my husband doesn’t want Dino nuggets.
Jonathan: You should try them. They’re awesome. Put them in the air fryer.
Hannah: Exactly. So if I’m having to make a completely different menu for everybody, and I’ve been at work just like he has, it seems a little unfair.
Division of Labor
Jonathan: But you also say you don’t do his laundry?
Hannah: No, I do my laundry and the laundry for the three children. I think he can manage that on his own.
Jonathan: My wife does the laundry, but she doesn’t really cook for me because I eat at different times than my family. I typically eat a couple of hours before they do, so she just makes dinner for her and the kids.
Hannah: I just don’t see the need. He has his dietary goals, and I have mine.
Is He Upset?
Jonathan: Is he upset about this? Is he saying, “Why don’t you cook for me?”
Hannah: Well, he’s not happy about it. It’s become an issue.
Danielle: Why isn’t he cooking for you?
Jonathan: That’s a great point.
Outro
It’s a situation that many couples can relate to, and it’s important to have these discussions. Balancing responsibilities in a marriage is never easy, but open communication is key. Stay tuned for more conversations on “Panic Button.”
