Men Who Are Making Their Partners’ Lives More Difficult—50 Pictures

Husbands' childish habits have wives fed up with picking up the slack.

Damjan

• Published in Interesting
• October 19, 2024

Relationships can be full of little annoyances, and one of the most common ones that wives talk about is their husbands' childish habits. It’s not unusual for women to share stories about how their husbands leave socks on the floor, dishes in the sink, or shoes in the middle of the living room.

These small things can add up and cause a lot of frustration over time, especially when one person feels like they’re doing most of the cleaning. A major complaint is how some husbands can’t seem to put dirty laundry where it belongs.

Many wives post photos online showing dirty socks just a few inches from the laundry basket. It’s as if the last step of putting them in the basket is too much to ask. Over time, these habits become annoying, especially when women feel they're always picking up the slack.

Another problem is that some men expect their wives to take on traditional roles. Even though times have changed and more households share responsibilities, some men still want their wives to handle all the cleaning, cooking, and taking care of the kids—sometimes while both partners have full-time jobs.

Text messages shared online show husbands asking for “traditional wives,” which can feel unfair when women are already juggling so many tasks.

Making things difficult...

"Golden Rule"

"And Expected To Do The Cleanup"

"I Did That All The Time When I Was Married"

"The Problem With A Lot Of Dudes Who Want A Trad-Wife Is That They Refuse To Be A Traditional Husband"

"I Don't Ask You If I Should Do The Washing Up, You Shouldn't Either"

"My Answer To That Has Always Been “No One Asked Me To Do It, So Why Should I Have To Ask You?”

"This Is What Happens When I Get Sick. Dishes And Other Housework Don't Get Done"

"My Husband Decided To Trim His Hair This Morning Before Leaving For Work And I Am Really Tempted To Just Ignore This And Use Bidet And Bath Faucet And See How Long This Stays Here"

"Husband Leaves His Dirty Clothes And Boots On Just Changed Sheets"

"Last Night I Asked My Husband To Put Some Spaghetti On The Stove So I Could Start Dinner When I Got Home"

"My Husband Will Never Close A Draw Or Shut A Cupboard"

"Anyone Else’s Partner Put Empty Dishes Back In Fridge? Not The First And Definitely Not The Last Sadly"

"A Month After Moving In With My Boyfriend, I Find This In The Fridge"

"If Equality Starts At Home, Maybe You Could Actually Help Your Wife With The Chores And The Baby Too"

"Yeah Real "Funny"

"So Men’s Brains Actually Are Not Wired Differently To Be Bad At Noticing Dirty Towels On The Floor"

"My Boyfriend's Dirty Clothes And Basket Are Just 10 Centimeters Away"

"Red Flag"

"My Husband Decided That This Is Clean Enough To Put It Back With The Clean Dishes"

"Dear Husband, Is It Too Much To Ask That You Sort The Silverware When Unloading The Dishwasher?"

"As If It Is Not Also His Responsibility"

"Don't Put The Socks Away, I'll Still Wear Them"

"Where My Partner Thinks Empty Rolls Go"

"The Morning After A Summer Party I Was So Proud That My Husband Remembered To Put Away The Leftover Pulled Pork. I Should've Known There Was A Catch"

"How My Mum's Husband Leaves The Kitchen After His Breakfast Every Day"

"This Dude Slept Through Our Lunch Date And Blames Me (Because I Don’t Exchange Numbers Until Meeting/Vibe Check). Because, Apparently, I Should’ve Woken Him Up And Waited"

"The State My Husband Leaves Our Kitchen In"

"My Husband's Empty Contact Cases. And The Garbage 2 Ft Away"

"Can't Do Anything By Themselves"

"Dog Destroyed Trim"

"The Definition Of "Weaponized Incompetence"

"Husband And Kids Always Leave Their Shoes In Front Of The Shoe Rack"

"I Haven’t Spoken To My Ex-Husband In 2 Years. Looks Like He Should’ve Included "Access To HBO"In The Divorce Proceedings"

"When You Ask Your Husband To Put A Heater In The Bathroom And He Does"

"He Can Build Me A House But He Can't Change A Kitchen Roll"

"When Your Husband Is Looking For Something While You Are In The Shower And Seemingly Can't Shut Any Draw He Opens? Either That Or We Have A Ghost"

"My Now Ex Boyfriend Has Been Sending Me Texts Non Stop. I Sent Him A Message Saying Me Moving Out And Us Breaking Up Is For The Best, And This Was His Response"

"My Mom Was Texting This Guy On Bumble"

"Husband Who Is Struggling To Make Ends Meet Gets Mad At His Wife For"Lowering Herself" Because She Found Coupons In The Trash To Feed Her Kids"

"I Asked My Husband To Hang Up My Dresses, Not Quite What I Meant"

"Women Explains Why She Doesn't Do Her Husband's Laundry And Gets Called Selfish"

"Dude, It’s The Dirty Socks! They’re On The Kitchen Counter, The Bed Headboard, The Dining Table, My Desk, The TV Stand, In The Dog's Mouth. Anywhere But The Laundry"

"Where The Toilet Paper Goes vs. Where My Husband Chose To Put It"

"There Are New Toilet Paper Rolls Right There"

"A Maid. You Want A Maid"

"My Husband's "Bottle Graveyard". Only 4 Bottles On His Shelf Actually Have Soap In Them"

"Apparently, This Is My Punishment For Going For A Run"

"I Mean Seriously? And My Husband Complains I Leave Dishes In The Sink Not Rinsed. At Least They're In The Sink"

"Asked My Husband To Cut Up Some Watermelon For The Baby’s Breakfast"

"Weaponized Incompetence"

While the online frustrations may seem small, they represent more significant issues of communication, respect, and shared responsibilities. The good news is that husbands can break out of these old habits with a little more effort.

Every small effort—like putting clothes away or washing the dishes—helps build a happier and healthier relationship. These everyday complaints point to something meaningful. Couples can create a stronger, more equal partnership where both people feel supported by working together and sharing the load.

Damjan