50 Pics Showing Men Making Their Partners’ Lives Harder Than They Should Be

“He’s an overgrown child” is one of theusual complaintswives have about their husbands. It isn’t new among women to share stories about theirspousesleaving used socks lying around the bedroom floor as if expecting someone to pick up after them.Today’s post highlights thesefrustrating momentsas women around the internet share their experiences. You’re about to see photos of dirty clothes a few inches from the laundry basket, pairs of shoes on a clean bedsheet, and screenshots of text messages from men wanting a “traditional wife.”Ladies, we recognize your exasperation. Gentlemen, we can definitely do better.This post may includeaffiliate links.

Today’s post highlights thesefrustrating momentsas women around the internet share their experiences. You’re about to see photos of dirty clothes a few inches from the laundry basket, pairs of shoes on a clean bedsheet, and screenshots of text messages from men wanting a “traditional wife.”

Ladies, we recognize your exasperation. Gentlemen, we can definitely do better.

This post may includeaffiliate links.

I Did That All The Time When I Was Married

Golden Rule

And Expected To Do The Cleanup

The unequal division of labor is one of the common themes in this post. According to licensed marriage and family therapistKate Engler, it’s also one of the top complaints from her female clients.

“They feel like they have to be the manager of all of those things,” Engler said of her clients.

The Problem With A Lot Of Dudes Who Want A Trad-Wife Is That They Refuse To Be A Traditional Husband

I Don’t Ask You If I Should Do The Washing Up, You Shouldn’t Either

If Equality Starts At Home, Maybe You Could Actually Help Your Wife With The Chores And The Baby Too

The husband then becomes another “kid” that the wife needs to take care of in addition to her motherly obligations.

My Answer To That Has Always Been “No One Asked Me To Do It, So Why Should I Have To Ask You?”

This Is What Happens When I Get Sick. Dishes And Other Housework Don’t Get Done

Last Night I Asked My Husband To Put Some Spaghetti On The Stove So I Could Start Dinner When I Got Home

My Husband Decided To Trim His Hair This Morning Before Leaving For Work And I Am Really Tempted To Just Ignore This And Use Bidet And Bath Faucet And See How Long This Stays Here

My Husband Will Never Close A Draw Or Shut A Cupboard

Husband Leaves His Dirty Clothes And Boots On Just Changed Sheets

Other studieshave revealed that housework inequality may affect the relationship’s stability, increasing the likelihood of separation.Expertspoint totraditional gender roles as one of the primary reasons for the uneven distribution of labor around the house. Men tend to see housework as “mundane” and “repetitive,” often dismissing it as “women’s work.”

Other studieshave revealed that housework inequality may affect the relationship’s stability, increasing the likelihood of separation.

Expertspoint totraditional gender roles as one of the primary reasons for the uneven distribution of labor around the house. Men tend to see housework as “mundane” and “repetitive,” often dismissing it as “women’s work.”

Yeah Real “Funny”

Anyone Else’s Partner Put Empty Dishes Back In Fridge? Not The First And Definitely Not The Last Sadly

So Men’s Brains Actually Are Not Wired Differently To Be Bad At Noticing Dirty Towels On The Floor

Relationships are teamwork, and both people involved must pull their weight to keep the ship afloat. For husbands, a good start would be to take on any tasks they can, such as bathing the kids and putting them to bed.“Don’t make a grand proclamation to your partner about what you’re going to start doing differently ― just start doing,” therapistDr. Kurt SmithtoldHuffPost.

“Don’t make a grand proclamation to your partner about what you’re going to start doing differently ― just start doing,” therapistDr. Kurt SmithtoldHuffPost.

As If It Is Not Also His Responsibility

A Month After Moving In With My Boyfriend, I Find This In The Fridge

Red Flag

Women often have to balance household chores with their personal and professional lives, which can be exhausting. As a doting spouse, recognizing these efforts and showing gratitude can go a long way.As Los Angeles-based couples therapistKatlin Kindman LCSWexplained, a genuine display of gratefulness can help strengthen the bond between the couple.“[It] can fuel more motivation to take over some tasks with increased eagerness and ease!” Kindman said.

As Los Angeles-based couples therapistKatlin Kindman LCSWexplained, a genuine display of gratefulness can help strengthen the bond between the couple.

“[It] can fuel more motivation to take over some tasks with increased eagerness and ease!” Kindman said.

Dear Husband, Is It Too Much To Ask That You Sort The Silverware When Unloading The Dishwasher?

My Boyfriend’s Dirty Clothes And Basket Are Just 10 Centimeters Away

How My Mum’s Husband Leaves The Kitchen After His Breakfast Every Day

My Husband Decided That This Is Clean Enough To Put It Back With The Clean Dishes

I don’t even understand the mindset that allows you to leave the cabinets like this.

The State My Husband Leaves Our Kitchen In

“Don’t Put The Socks Away, I’ll Still Wear Them”

Can’t Do Anything By Themselves

Where My Partner Thinks Empty Rolls Go

The Morning After A Summer Party I Was So Proud That My Husband Remembered To Put Away The Leftover Pulled Pork. I Should’ve Known There Was A Catch

Left my husband in charge of our dogs while the kids and I visited my family, he chose to stay at his brothers and only let our dogs out once a day. Yesterday he sent me this picture and proceeds to blame it on me.

Dog Destroyed Trim

This Dude Slept Through Our Lunch Date And Blames Me (Because I Don’t Exchange Numbers Until Meeting/Vibe Check). Because, Apparently, I Should’ve Woken Him Up And Waited

The Definition Of “Weaponized Incompetence”

My Husband’s Empty Contact Cases. And The Garbage 2 Ft Away

I Haven’t Spoken To My Ex-Husband In 2 Years. Looks Like He Should’ve Included “Access To HBO"In The Divorce Proceedings

He Can Build Me A House But He Can’t Change A Kitchen Roll

This truly annoys me to no end. I’ll often trip on the shoes or they’ll block the door.

Husband And Kids Always Leave Their Shoes In Front Of The Shoe Rack

When You Ask Your Husband To Put A Heater In The Bathroom And He Does

My Mom Was Texting This Guy On Bumble

I Asked My Husband To Hang Up My Dresses, Not Quite What I Meant

Dude, It’s The Dirty Socks! They’re On The Kitchen Counter, The Bed Headboard, The Dining Table, My Desk, The TV Stand, In The Dog’s Mouth. Anywhere But The Laundry

There Are New Toilet Paper Rolls Right There

He is nowhere to be seen, so maybe they were making a quick escape from something? Or going out to buy bacon?

When Your Husband Is Looking For Something While You Are In The Shower And Seemingly Can’t Shut Any Draw He Opens? Either That Or We Have A Ghost

My Now Ex Boyfriend Has Been Sending Me Texts Non Stop. I Sent Him A Message Saying Me Moving Out And Us Breaking Up Is For The Best, And This Was His Response

Husband Who Is Struggling To Make Ends Meet Gets Mad At His Wife For"Lowering Herself” Because She Found Coupons In The Trash To Feed Her Kids