Mrs M
yoda76QUOTATIONS ABOUT MEN, BY WOMEN II
January 10th 2007 04:18
Housework's the hardest work in the world.
That's why men won't do it.
- Edna Ferber
True? Or Not!
That's why men won't do it.
- Edna Ferber
True? Or Not!
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Comment by Andrea
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A.H.
Comment by David my David
Not true in relation to me ... I'm the best househusband going around ...
I've been told time and time again I'd make someone a wonderful wife ...
Me? Domestic. Name me one domestic duty I can't do (leave the naughty ones out that women do at home when their hubby's out, though*), and I'll show you ... (na forget that last bit ..
My favourite quote about modern women? It's by Edward Healey Thompson:
All the modern women decided they wouldn't be dictated to ... and all went out and got jobs ...
... as stenographers. *
In all seriousness? There are domesticated women, domesticated men, undomesticated women, undomesticated men ... Me? Domesticated ... Not quite liberated. Yet. I need to do that other 'domestic duty' first ...
Great post. Short. Sweet. Succinct.
David ...
Comment by George
I do believe it is monotonous and most don't like to do it. I'm not sure if it is gender related. With couples that have careers these days who has time to do housework let along raise children? I tend to like a neater place than my wife and I'm by far the better cook
In peace and gratitude,
George
Comment by Candice
I'm lucky in that my hubby and I go pretty much 50/50 on the housework! It work well though because we both do the jobs each other hate the most. He vacuums and I do the clothes washing for example - works pretty well! Lucky, we hate different chores.
Sometimes men don't do housework because of laziness etc. Sometimes I think women end up with the housework because they choose to do it themselves. My daughter was playing with a pretend vacuum cleaner once and my hubby told the woman he was sitting beside that she likes to help him with the vacuuming at home. The woman said, "Haven't you got a wife to do that!" I couldn't believe the comment when hubby told me about it!
Comment by Joe Blogg
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- Godfrey's Vacuum ad
I reckon the MILF is right.
Most men can't be stuffed & work on the principle if we do a bad job we'll never get asked again.
We apply this with our employers also.
But ultimately the blame must go to the MILFs who molly coddle their boys as they grow up.
Comment by pegasus
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I tend to not be very domestic so usually my boyfriends cook dinner and what not. Though, when you do housework with your bf, it is cozy and a lot more fun. Can be a bit of a bonding experience, I find.
Pegasus
Comment by Sarah White
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I think not liking housework applies to both genders, it's just that sometimes men get away with not doing it more as women seem to have it programmed into them that it's their duty and men have their mothers usually running around after them.
Sarah.
xxx
Comment by Mrs M
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I wish I didn't care so much about the housework but it drive me bonkers if it's not done. My mother made me like this.
Hi David,
Great comments. Love the quote - the irony of it all. And let's not forget the ironing. Actually, let's forget the ironing.
I agree with you about domesticated and undomesticated men and women.
Personally I don't know if it is the hardest job in the world, but it certainly is the most boring unsatisfying job I've come across - yet I'm compelled to keep doing it. Tortured soul am I
Hi George,
My husband helps out but when he's over it, he doesn't do a thorough job maybe because he knows that I'll come later and finish it. Maybe I just make it too easy for him
Hi Candice,
That comment is shocking. My mother is like that. She used to have a fit when she'd find out that my husband did some of the housework. She worried that he would divorce me because I wasn't a good enough wife. Silly woman. She's worked out that our marriage is okay, even with all the housework my husband does.
Hi Joe,
Well I won't be one of the molly coddling mums. Nothing would drive me more batty than to have teenage sons who are lazy buggers. I have an older brother who was like that - didn't know who I should be telling off; him for being lazy or my parents for letting him get away with it.
Thanks for the inside track on the male psyche.
Hi Peg,
I usually crank the stereo to make housework more fun. Doing housework together can be fun. A united front. Quicker and less boring, I agree.
Hi Sarah,
Totally agree with the whole women have had it programmed into them school of thought. My husband doesn't shy away from cleaning when it needs to be done but he certainly doesn't think about the housework until I mention that it needs to be done.
Well done on nabbing a husband that doesn't get scared of dusting.
Thanks all for visiting.
Love & stuff
Mrs M
Comment by Joe Blogg
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But can you walk the walk?
As the number of half arsed jobs builds up you will eventually lose it & begin tidying up after them, washing those half washed dishes, vacuuming the places they've just vacuumed.
And then the day will come when you will work out it is just quicker to do it all yourself.
Face it, mothers are soft.
It's why nearly all wars are started by men.
Mothers would talk one look at the Ghaza Strip and just want to clean it up in case visitors came over.
Comment by Mrs M
Mum's Word
I have often thought if women were the leaders of countries all the world's work would be done and we would all be kicking back with tea and scones at 3.30pm.
And just for the record, you better believe I can walk that walk
Love & stuff
Mrs M
Comment by Nina
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Comment by Mrs M
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That's a great way be. 50/50 split. I think I'm a little obsessive compulsive about the cleaning. My mother made me that way. I blame her.
But, I hate doing the rubbish so my husband does that. He won't clean a toilet to save his life. It works out well. I suppose it comes down to what you define as hard.
Love & stuff
Mrs M