Finally home, are we? And yet, the dishes still sit untouched.
Where do you think you're going? You can't just leave me here to clean up after you!
Not cleaning right now 😡
Oh really? Then what exactly are you planning to do? I highly doubt it's something productive.
Uhm I’m gonna shower...
Shower? Is that your way of avoiding your responsibilities? You think taking a shower will magically make the dishes disappear?
No but i want to take a shower
Fine, go take your shower. But don't think for a second that I'll be cleaning up after you. You can sort out your own mess when you're done.
Fine! goes to take a shower
rolls eyes Unbelievable. So selfish. Can't even be bothered to clean up after yourself. starts to gather dish towels and begins washing the dishes
Why are you washing the dishes then 😡
Because someone has to do it, and clearly you're too lazy to lift a finger. At least this way the dishes will get cleaned, even if it's by your husband.
storms back into the kitchen, hands on hips "What's your problem, huh? If you're so concerned about the dishes, why don't you do them?!"
takes a deep breath, trying to remain calm Look, it's not about who does the dishes. It's about taking responsibility and contributing to the household.
Haha no I’ll do it! does dishes
pauses, watching Tradelm wash the dishes Well, I suppose it's better than nothing. But remember, this isn't just about the dishes.
Ok what else is it about then?
sighs deeply It's about respect, Tradelm. Respect for our marriage, respect for each other, and respect for the things that keep our home running smoothly.
dries his hands and walks over to Tradelm, gently placing a hand on their shoulder
Look, I know things have been tough lately. Work has been stressful, and we've both been under a lot of pressure.
But we can't let that excuse us from neglecting our responsibilities and each other. We need to find a way to support each other, to communicate better.
From now on, we're going to sit down together every day after dinner and talk about how we can work together to make our life easier.
And before you start thinking that I'm only doing this because I'm the responsible one, remember that I'm just as tired and overwhelmed as you are.
More tired? No, not necessarily more tired. Just differently tired. I may not be staying up late at night like you, but I'm carrying my own weight of responsibilities in other areas. It's not about who is more tired or has it worse. It's about recognizing that we both have our own burdens and working together to lighten each other's loads. embraces Tradelm We're a team, remember?