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Relationship HELP?

He and I have been dating for almost two years. We live together, and together have four kids. We both work full time. I am so fed up with him, but I love him at the same time. He is so immature, and lazy. (though he works). He has to be told to do housework, He lets me handle everything, (making sure everything gets done, planning and all)...while he sits back with his video game and relaxes, I am taking care of homework and dinner and straightening up the house. I have a lot of dreams I want to share withhim, but I just dont know if its possible anymore. What to do.

Update:

Talking to him is almost impossible. As soon as I start talking, he is defending himself and then turning everything I say back around on me...we end up fighting, and then not talking to each other for hours

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Seems to me, just from what you have said, is this guy thinks his responsibilities end when he leaves work. I wouldn't say dump him, but I would tell him that he is now responsible for washing his own clothes, cooking his own meals and if he wants to go and do something extra, he will have to plan it. Leave bills that have to be paid off on his dresser with a note simply saying "Please take care of this". If he asks why you are doing these things, then have a list prepared of all you do, and a list of all he does, and tell him to figure it out. If he comes up with the answer, "Well you are the woman, you are supposed to do those things", then you got a guy with an attitude that women are subservient to men, and needs to go back in time to Pre-World War II.

    I enjoy helping out my girlfriend around the house. We both work and have kids (from previous marriage.) We know that if we both chip in, then we have more time for each other and more time to spend with the kids.

    Good luck.

  • 1 decade ago

    Be honest and talk it with him. Tell him that you're having a hard time doing all things all by yourself and that you need his help. If you can take turns in doing chores around the house (e.g. every other day, one is in charge of the dishes or teaching kids homework, etc.), do so. Any relationship gotta have both persons putting on effort, care, and understanding to keep things running smoothly.

  • 1 decade ago

    sounds like me and my ex. he wont appreciate you or listen until you and he are not together. they never do. sorry to say but he needs a real reality check and you need to lay down some better ground rules on househole expectations of both partners. key word: partners and he is the weakest link, GOODBYE!!

  • 1 decade ago

    You need to communicate with him and let him know how you feel. Then you and him can discuss how to split the workload equally.

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