Woman reveals a list of things she refuses to do for her husband
A mum has sparked a fierce debate on social media after she shared a lengthy list of all the things she “refuses” to do for her husband.
A mum has sparked a fierce debate after sharing a lengthy list of all the things she “refuses” to do for her husband.
In the now-viral video, working mother-of-four Paige Turner emphasised that she was her partner’s wife - and “not his mum” and didn’t agree with taking on more than her fair share, The US Sunreported.
“I don’t do his laundry,” she began, explaining who is responsible for what garments.
“He can do that himself. I do my laundry, and we do the kid’s laundry. He does his own.”
She then went on to reveal the kitchen and cooking duties, saying her husband cooks dinner every night while she makes breakfast and lunch for the kids.
“If he’s hungry, he’ll figure out what he’s gonna eat for lunch the same way that I do,” she said.
Paige also said that when it comes to contacting a doctor for an appointment, it’s down for her hubby to do that himself without the help of her.
“I want him to be healthy but he’s a grown a** man, he can book his own appointments,” she said.
Other things the busy mum-of-four won’t be doing for her man include booking his haircuts, packing his outfits for holidays and buying him new undergarments when his old ones have become covered in holes.
“All of those’’ the husband “can do himself”, as Paige was neither a “personal secretary or his personal assistant”.
Rather than being a slave “catering to him”, the wife was “his partner” and “his equal”.
While some felt as if Paige was totally heartless in her approach, Paige noted that she still did small acts of kindness - but not in the form of household chores piling on top of one another.
For instance, if Paige popped into a store and spotted a vinyl she knew her man liked, she’d purchase it - same with a scrumptious treat from the supermarket.
The video, which has been viewed more than five million times, clearly resonated with many, with one saying: “He married me, he didn’t hire me!” and “Love this for you queen!”
“Preach. Parenting your spouse is such a turn-off,” echoed a second.
A third agreed: “Exactly how it should be. Teamwork, not servitude.”
However, someone else wondered: “Why don’t you guys put all the laundry in together? It’s all getting washed anyway, this just seems like more work for everyone to me.”
A fellow wife quipped: “I take pride in doing all those things for my husband.”
“I would do anything for my husband. He is my KING!” a woman revealed.
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A mother shared her perspective: “I’m a stay-at-home wife. I do all those things plus more and I’m very happy.
“If I get overwhelmed he always steps up and helps me though. Every marriage is different.”
This story originally appeared on The US Sun and reproduced with permission