Irritated with husband

I’m sure the world is fair. We got angry with our partners at times. But I got agitated with my husband so much after our baby came along. I just feel like I am better off without him as he has becoming an extra burden. Things such as he doesn’t help much in housework, can’t looking after baby for more than 30mins, raise voice anyhow, impatience etc, leaving his cup and chair untuck after meal, went out drink and drunk at times and go to bed not shower. Meanwhile when he talk to me about his work, I am obliged to listen and give advise. I did talk to him and remind him there’s no helper in the house, he has to get his ass up and help. And he did after each push. I am lost. Is it me or there’s really an issue? FYI no 3rd party and I’m a working mom.

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Me too really irritated and disappointed. Initially I thought since I'm on ML I'll sacrifice more to help take care of baby more n do housework, take care of hubs. But I realised he took it for granted, didnt appreciate and it became an expectation. It got me furious n I put a foot down to tell him we should share the duties and it should be fair and equal. I told myself not to be so giving to the extent that I dont have energy n time for myself. So what if he has to work? I have to too! Aft giving birth I realised I'm so not ok with the gender roles society has and how we respond to it. Why must mummies be the one to sacrifice time, career and money etc?

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