A question for couples?

Question

Is it right for a man to do the ironing or the mopping?

Answer 1

Sure it is. Men can cook, clean, and all the rest just like women. Except for having babies there is nothing that is gender specific anymore. A couple has to do what works for them. So in some relationships a man may not do those things, and thats fine, because every relationship is different.

I personally do not iron or mop, my husband does those things. He doesn't need ironed close more than once a year or so, and mopping does a number on my back. I have been known to go out and clean up the property, take garbage to the dump and change my oil with the best of them!

Answer 2

Thre is nothing wrong with a man doing those things. Some men are chefs and do all the cooking. Some work as janitors and knows how to clean. If I had a man that ironed clothes and mopped the floors I wouldn't allow anyone to walk on the wet floors and he'd be the only I trust to iron clothes.

Answer 3

I definitely think it is A-OK for a man to do these tasks..

Any man who's ever served in the military should be pretty good at these things... unless you've gone through some sort of basic training you would never believe the amount of ironing you do... mopping & buffing floors is a pretty huge pass time for new recruits as well....

So, yeah, no man should have an issue with those things.

Answer 4

Yes, it is fine. That is actually nice to hear as a woman!! My husband is very helpful around the house does just as much housework as I do. I think it is a respect issue, that he doesn't expect me to do everything for him. Don't get me wrong there are just as many woman as there are men out there that expect the other partner to wait on them hand and foot. Its nice to have the help around the house, even ironing and mopping, that makes less work for the 1 person and you guys will have more time to relax together!

Answer 5

Dear Houseworker,
It not a matter of right or wrong on doing any household chores. It's a matter of get the task done that needs fixing. Nowadays there are more men doing house work than ever before. The caveman days of"it a woman's job are over!" I do the vast majority of the housework in my realationship with my wife and I work too. I also get involved with the kids and their school work.
My sugguestion is you and your mate take the chores and take which ones you like until they are all covered, If timing or likes become an issue make trade offs. This way u both do equal amounts and the tasks are done.

Answer 6

I don't see why not. I don't iron and if I need something ironed and i ask my husband to do it he will. I'd much rather have him mop because he does it better than I do. He's better at all types of cleaning than I am.

Answer 7

Absolutly! Marriage is all about teamwork and men are just as capable of mopping and ironing as a woman is.

Answer 8

No. Don't expect me to clean the gutters, fix the car, or mow the grass etc. and I won't expect him to mop or iron. There are those instances out of necessity. Like he is sick or I am sick. He would help me. I just don't think that he should.

Answer 9

i'm gonna get shot down for this
but you asked
i am a very strong opinionated woman
BUT
although i feel running a home is a joint effort
there are things i wouldnt want to see my other half do, even although he can
ironing and mopping are 2 of them
there are plenty of things he does to contribute
and thats the way we like it
there are things we both do,
but there are times when we fullfill the more "traditional" roles too

Answer 10

Is it right for a woman to take out the trash and mow the lawn?

Who cares?? When you are committed to a relationship, you share responsibilities. I, personally, wouldn't want my ex-husband to come anywhere near my clothes with an iron, but that is just me.