My husbands list....
I want to know what you all think of the list of expectations my husband gave me 1 week postpartum.
Bobs list for Me
Prefer no dirty dishes in sink; specifically side with garbage disposal
Can’t let garbage get too full; doesn’t want hands touching garbage at top
If groceries have been bought within last few days, doesn’t want to order food out; considers this wasteful if we have food at the house
Laundry should be caught up, washed, folded and preferably put away
I am not to complain about home life while Bob is at work; specifically anything dogs are doing
Wants dinner on the table every night; to follow specific diet plan he’s on if possible
Does not want to be asked when he’s coming home at night; he will tell me when he will be home
Does not want to discuss what days would be best for him to go to the gym after work; prefers to go every day if possible. Will discuss coming home right after work if me or baby are sick.
Update: thank you ladies for the comments. I’m glad to know I’m not CRAZY for feeling like his list is not only unrealistic but u sustainable and a lot to ask at this point or any point. Up until I had our baby, Bob was the kind of guy who would turn on our song in the kitchen just so he could dance with me. He’d come home and unload the dishwasher, help fold clothes. He’s a Physician. I only worked maybe 16-24 hours a week while pregnant and now I’m currently not working. Once the baby came it was like a switch flipped. After he gave me this list he told me he was feeling severely depressed and had been feeling neglected by me throughout my pregnancy. BUT he still stands by the things he expects out of me. We are going to marriage counseling tomorrow and he’s going to individual counseling on Friday. I’m hoping he can eventually see how he’s making me feel inadequate and just plain sad in so many ways. Thank you all for your support.
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