2006-09-23 06:16:25 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Well, I am a woman. A stay at home grandma. My two daughter's work while I take care of their three kids. I mow the lawn myself (even on those +100 degree days). I do all the gardening, and all those other outside chores. (Like cleaning and painting and fixing downspouts, etc.)
Next year I'll be re-siding the second storey, putting all new windows and doors in, and re-staining my back deck.
Inside I do all the cooking and cleaning. I don't do anyone's laundry but my own, but I do ride my daughter's asses to stay current on their laundry.
And I take all the boys to their respective games and meetings.
I am in the process of rebuilding the two bathrooms in my house. The work has stalled at the moment, because I've found that the walls were gyproced in TWO layers by the previous owner. Not fun to tear down. I'm going to have to wait until I have the new tub bought to replace the old one (I already have the new cabinet, sink and toilet). I figure that tearing out the walls would not be a good prospect coming up to winter, because one of those walls is an outside wall.
And I do all this without a car, because we can't afford one.
So, your man works 1 1/2 jobs to keep that roof over your head, and that food on the table. I think that your cutting the lawn is a minimal concession on your part to please him. After all, who is it in YOUR family that does all those other outside jobs?
2006-09-23 06:36:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
How dare him ask you to mow the lawn after he has worked a 60 hour week to in order to put food on the table and a roof over your heads! I mean really would mowing the lawn kill him? Do you see how silly your question is!? Why would you not help him out a little and let him kick back after working all week? Do you also work a 60 hour week? If you do then maybe its something you both could do...if you don't then suck it up princess and mow the lawn for your hubby once in a while!
2006-09-23 06:24:23 · answer #2 · answered by oldman 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I understand that it may be upsetting that he spends so much time away from home and then asks you to do the things that are normally designated as "mens work".
However, he is working to make sure that his family is well taken care of and has everything that they need or want. In a world where the bread winner doesn't always want to or is capable of bringing home enough or any bread, be happy that he is going above and beyond to make you happy.
I don't know what you do while he is gone for so long but if you don't want to mow the yard then save up and buy one of those robots that mow it for you. There is also a remote control lawnmower that you can use while sittling on the porch with a cold drink, listening to music and vegeing.
You might want to talk with your husband about these options or save up for them and surprise him with it when you buy it. Guys always love playing with new toys first.
If he can work it and likes it he may mow the yard with the remote control mower, cause he can relax and do it at the same time.
I hope that this will help you.
Good luck and God bless.
2006-09-23 06:52:25 · answer #3 · answered by tabberlynn 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well mowing the lawn isn't fun to me either and that is why I hired a few of the teenagers in my neighborhood to mow it for me every few weeks. But you should do you share of the house work especially if your husband works 60 hours a week because he is probably tired. It's only fair and that is what marriage is about compromise.
2006-09-23 06:23:43 · answer #4 · answered by chocolatebabycakes 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are healthy then you should mow the grass. Those 60 hours is bringing home the pay check right? Who takes care of the bills? Sounds like a one sided opinion on your part? Marriage is more than about cutting the grass. I think you have a problem but may not be your husband. Do you also work? May I ask what do you do?
2006-09-23 06:27:40 · answer #5 · answered by oldone 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How would you feel if you work 60 hours and your hubby would not mow the lawn Q...
2006-09-23 07:17:37 · answer #6 · answered by maxunn1234 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear God, woman! Mowing the lawn should be the least of his worries! He works 60 hours a week! Give the guy a break, for pete's sake! If neither of you want to mow the lawn, hire a kid to do it - sheesh!
2006-09-23 07:13:28 · answer #7 · answered by shomechely 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
But hey, come on...This is a drag-question. You are a guy...Buster. You answered this a while ago in another question. Mowing the lawn is a masculin thing. It makes your boring office troubles disappear. You get to get in contact with nature. When you close your eyes and sniff, you imagine you are on the football pitch again. Now enjoy the mow-ment and let your woman rest for a while.
2006-09-23 06:38:00 · answer #8 · answered by Enduringwisdom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I work over 60 hours a week and mow the lawn so I don't see why he cant. But! My wife will mow lawn once in a while because she want to help
What your excuse?
2006-09-23 07:29:02 · answer #9 · answered by Mit 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
So, what do you do that you can't mow the lawn after he's work 60 hours?
2006-09-23 06:18:44 · answer #10 · answered by S K 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋