It’s a long-held, unspoken tradition, at least in my part of the world, that in a partnership between a man and a woman, the woman does the Christmas shopping. It’s one of those things that has just stuck around, no matter how much progress we’ve made with gender equality. I’m sure some families are ahead …
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‘I advise against having kids with this man’: Husband expects wife to cook dinner every night despite them both working full-time jobs, never cleans up after
Anyone who has actually had to cook for themselves knows how time-consuming it can be. Making dinner is not as simple as just making dinner. It’s finding a recipe, going to the grocery store, managing the fridge and the pantry, prepping the ingredients, actively cooking, and then cleaning the dishes when all is said and …
Seguir leyendo ‘I advise against having kids with this man’: Husband expects wife to cook dinner every night despite them both working full-time jobs, never cleans up after
‘When things blew up, you still kept your silence’: Brother sends a bouquet of flowers to his struggling sister, her husband blows up at her thinking she’s having an affair
A surprise gesture can mean the world to someone. If you’re having a rough time, you might think that no one knows what you’re going through, let alone cares. You might feel isolated and alone like the only person who truly has your back is you. But if a friend suddenly comes through in an …
Seguir leyendo ‘When things blew up, you still kept your silence’: Brother sends a bouquet of flowers to his struggling sister, her husband blows up at her thinking she’s having an affair
Cat owner pays partner to look after their home and pet, return to find a complete mess: ‘Bed not made, bathroom looking nasty’
This time of year, many folks are looking for a house sitter. You may be gone for the holidays and need someone to check your mail, water your plants, and most importantly, take care of your pets. Ideally, in these situations, you want someone you can trust. You want to make sure they will fulfill …
Seguir leyendo Cat owner pays partner to look after their home and pet, return to find a complete mess: ‘Bed not made, bathroom looking nasty’
‘Jake is sounding like a jealous sister wife’: Man lives with best friend and his wife on subsidized rent, chews out wife for taking a half day at work
Having a roommate can be a difficult situation to navigate, especially if one of you is third-wheeling. I know plenty of couples who live with one other person, and it can work if you’re conscious about it. As the couple, you have to make sure you’re not PDA-ing too hard in front of your roommate. …
Seguir leyendo ‘Jake is sounding like a jealous sister wife’: Man lives with best friend and his wife on subsidized rent, chews out wife for taking a half day at work
‘You went straight to lunch lady’: Husband asks wife to wear a hairnet while cooking at home after finding a hair in his meal, fails to understand why she’s upset
Cooking is an act of love like anything else. I’m always so touched when someone cooks for me, even if it’s just my roommate making a weeknight dinner. Cooking is an art form, so when someone is brave enough to share it with you, then you should treat it with the utmost respect. Unless they …
Seguir leyendo ‘You went straight to lunch lady’: Husband asks wife to wear a hairnet while cooking at home after finding a hair in his meal, fails to understand why she’s upset
‘You made a choice to be a housewife’: Entitled husband refuses to eat leftovers of stay-at-home wife’s cooking, snaps when wife cuts back on making fresh meals
Some people have weird things about leftovers. And listen, I get it. Sometimes the thought of re-heating and eating that mediocre chicken breast and green beans from yesterday gives me the heebie-jebbies. When things have been hanging out in the fridge too long, you can never be quite sure what they’re going to taste like, …
Seguir leyendo ‘You made a choice to be a housewife’: Entitled husband refuses to eat leftovers of stay-at-home wife’s cooking, snaps when wife cuts back on making fresh meals
‘Please communicate with your wife’: Husband converts wife’s book loft into children’s play area without her knowledge, is surprised when she is upset
To paraphrase Virginia Woolf, everyone needs a room of one’s own. If at all possible, we all need spaces that are fully ours, where we can decompress, be creative, and not have to worry about someone barging in and demanding something of us. This is especially true as a new parent. It might not always …
Seguir leyendo ‘Please communicate with your wife’: Husband converts wife’s book loft into children’s play area without her knowledge, is surprised when she is upset
34-year-old boyfriend remains unemployed for 2.5 years despite girlfriend’s urging, moves out when she snaps at him: ‘You dodged a bullet’
Being unemployed is no walk in the park. It can do a number on your mental well-being and self esteem, not to mention your finances. When you can’t find a job, you can feel like you have no purpose in life, that nobody wants you and you have nothing to offer. This, of course, isn’t …
Seguir leyendo 34-year-old boyfriend remains unemployed for 2.5 years despite girlfriend’s urging, moves out when she snaps at him: ‘You dodged a bullet’
Boyfriend wants to ‘fake propose’ to girlfriend in front of the Eiffel Tower, doesn’t understand why she refuses: ‘What an odd thing for him to suggest’
Everybody wants the perfect proposal photo. You want everyone to be jealous of your picturesque setting, your gorgeous outfit, and the perfect snapshot of the perfect love. On some implicit level, everyone wants that. It’s human nature to want those around you to be jealous. But life is far from perfect. It’s messy, unpredictable, and …
Seguir leyendo Boyfriend wants to ‘fake propose’ to girlfriend in front of the Eiffel Tower, doesn’t understand why she refuses: ‘What an odd thing for him to suggest’