Interesting topic... I have often felt different types of emotions about my DH not doing much around the house.
Honestly, for my generation (Baby Boomers), I think some of us (women) thought we could do it all, in the work force and at home. It reminds me of the old, old, commercial, "I can bring home the bacon, fry it up in the pan, and never, never let him forget he is a man." (something like that) Does anyone remember that commercial for perfume?
Anyway, I digress... so here we have a whole generation of women going off to work, but not having a generation of men that were used to helping around the house. And, if we did not raise our sons to be helpful, the whole cycle starts over again.
I have learned to pick and choose my battles through the years, and realize that I am going to be the one keeping the house clean because it is more important to me. My DH has lots of other great qualities, so I have accepted this. Kind of a compromise in my own head.
Good luck to you, as you sort through this... |