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Do Men Expect Women To Do Everything? I Illustrated My Conversation With My Wife About Cleaning And Chores
I’m Robert and I’m an ordinary salary otter from Singapore! I started writing comics because I wanted to create content that is relatable, explores social or psychological issues, and is inspired by real-life events.
This particular guide was inspired by a conversation with my wife about cleaning around the house after we had an argument regarding this topic. After we talked, I discovered that there were a lot of hidden expectations!
All in all, I think it led me to learn a few things about expectations and the mental load overall. I suddenly realized I had been putting a lot of pressure on her at home without even realizing it. After trying my best to understand the mental burden that women face in society, we grew closer in a totally new way. Sometimes, it’s worth remembering that men may not realize the mental burden that women face every day. So here’s to understanding it better with a helpful guide (comic)!
What I hope to achieve with this comic is to have males understand and consider the pressure their partners might be facing and hopefully to also learn to shoulder some of that burden as well. After all, it creates a stronger bond in a relationship!
Given all of that, I’d also like to add, that I’ve gotten an overwhelming response from readers, so I translated the comic to Spanish and Mandarin for ease of sharing, and it can be found on my social media platforms down below!
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Gabe 3 years ago
The kitchen is never not dirty. I can be home on the weekends and spend the entire day in the kitchen cleaning and it is never truly done.
Donna Leske 3 years ago
Not an exaggeration. I can totally Spring-clean the kitchen, feel all satisfied and then realize I missed one of the following; a. thoroughly clean out under the sink. b. pull out stove and refrigerator, clean back + bottom of them, wall and floor. c. backsplashes, ugg, they may not show it but should be washed.
Ozacoter 3 years ago
Thanks. This is something that men and boys need to learn. Even nowadays when most women work as much as men they are still expected to do most if not all housechores. In my life I have only met one couple where he does his fair share without her nagging and him complaining.
Stille20 3 years ago
Mental load... wow that really does sum up the essence of one of the biggest domestic disconnects. Women (or sometimes men) don't want to have to manage and assign the chores. We want out partner (or roommate or child) to see that something needs to be done and do it. I appreciate the language to express this. Thank you.
Gabe 3 years ago
The kitchen is never not dirty. I can be home on the weekends and spend the entire day in the kitchen cleaning and it is never truly done.
Donna Leske 3 years ago
Not an exaggeration. I can totally Spring-clean the kitchen, feel all satisfied and then realize I missed one of the following; a. thoroughly clean out under the sink. b. pull out stove and refrigerator, clean back + bottom of them, wall and floor. c. backsplashes, ugg, they may not show it but should be washed.
Ozacoter 3 years ago
Thanks. This is something that men and boys need to learn. Even nowadays when most women work as much as men they are still expected to do most if not all housechores. In my life I have only met one couple where he does his fair share without her nagging and him complaining.
Stille20 3 years ago
Mental load... wow that really does sum up the essence of one of the biggest domestic disconnects. Women (or sometimes men) don't want to have to manage and assign the chores. We want out partner (or roommate or child) to see that something needs to be done and do it. I appreciate the language to express this. Thank you.
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