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Anybody else do ALL the housework and resent it?

I live with my BF and a few weeks ago we inherited a dog from my pregnant daughter. The next week my other daughter and dog (and fleas) also moved in due to domestic violence charges against her BF. I am a stay at home GF but am so because of an injury to my Right shoulder and 2 surgeries. The most recent was in Feb and I am to expect a 4-6 month recovery. I am in physical therapy 3 x week with a 5 pound weight lift. Because of the cause of the injury I am still receiving my full pay check.

What gets me is my BF has always said "I pick up after myself". Yes, he hangs his clothes, puts them in the laundry and puts his dinner dishes in the sink and will sometimes wash the other dishes. My daughter has dusted and vacuumed 1 time. They both say "I pick up after myself". The problem is they don't seem to understand that they leave dust, use the bathrooms, walk on the floors, leave bread crumbs on the counter when they make toast and as any housewife knows the list goes on and on. (not to mention the dogs are now my problem since they both work all day and someone has to walk them. Due to my surgery it requires 2 trips out since I can only walk one at a time)

I'm starting to get really angry about this. The coffee tables, kitchen counters and floors have to be done daily (but they clean up after themselves). I have a friend who comes over about once a week to clean the rest of the stuff (bathrooms, mop floors Change my sheets and such). I pay her to do this but feel that I should not have to pay anyone to help me now since I have an adult daughter (and her dog) living with me at present.

I'm getting really angry about this. My BF and I have talked to my daughter who agrees she needs to accept some responsibility but then she just stormed out when I asked for some help So, do I just suck it up and keep hiring my friend, leave the counters, coffee tables and floors undone except when friend comes while I wait for my daughters job transfer? (shes going out of the country at the end of th month to get away from the abuser) Asking daughter for help causes to much drama and I don't want her to leave my house due to her domestic abuse problems. Also do I just suck it up and continue to do the dusting, counters, vacuuming like I always have since it drives me crazy to sit in a messy house all day? What to do? Thanks anyone for your help!

She was just home for about 1 hour while I was cleaning and got really mad at me because "Why are you being such a *****, I work and you're home all day" and stormed out of the house.

Having her out of the house is not possible right now due to the domestic abuse problem (she has a restraining order which he continues to violate) and I truly believe her life is at risk with him. and like I said she is leaving the country at the end of the month.

Update:

Fgf ffn or whatever your name is Did you not read that I am still recieving my FULL paycheck?

Everyone else, this was not an issue until the daughter and dogs!

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  • 9 years ago
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    Just try to hold on a little while longer......

  • 9 years ago

    It's no wonder your daughter has a abuser. obviously she isn't grateful enough to even wanna help her own mother, in return that You are sheltering her AND her bug infested dog. If i was your daughter, I'd died to know someone helps me only out of PITY. Unfortunately, If your daughter pays for bills during her stay, I'm sorry, there is just nothing you can say.

    That you don't work, you are indeed expected to keep up with the household. Asking your BF to clean up is something you shouldn't do again. BUT i agree It's infuriating that he isn't understanding when you did, you do need help because you are physically incapable. You'll just have to be patience.

  • RWT
    Lv 4
    9 years ago

    Your daughter is manipulating you and it's working. She's causing drama when you ask her for help because it enables her to avoid being responsible.

    I think you may need to relax a little about the housekeeping though. You're injured and your first priority should be getting better. The cleaning can wait.

    So I guess what I'd advise you is to compromise a little.

  • ?
    Lv 6
    9 years ago

    no, they ALL need to go. Your daughter DOES have other options, but none of you are willing to take advantage of them. until that time, get used to and accept being walked all over.

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  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    You would have to dust whether they are there or not.

    You can put the smaller dogs leash on your belt.

  • 9 years ago

    you don't work so why would they need you and not kick you out if you won't do anything for them while they pay for your survival?

    try just asking them to do what they can to help lighten the load.

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