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SereneSphinx

15 Years Together, 2 Kids, and I’m Drowning in Chores! 😩🛁

After 15 years together and two kids, I thought my partner and I would be a team. But lately, it feels like I’m carrying the whole load. I work part-time in a high-stress job, and on my days off, I’m still on duty with our toddler. The house, bills, school runs—everything falls on me. What really gets me is when he comes home, skips out on bedtime chaos, and disappears for a two-hour bath. Not just once in a while—almost every other night! Meanwhile, I’m struggling to get the kids settled, and he claims he needs to catch up on rest. When do I get a break? Sometimes I lose my cool, and he acts like I’m overreacting. But honestly, I’m just exhausted and desperate for some help. Have you ever felt like you’re the only one holding it all together? I’d love to hear how you handle it. Let’s talk, because I really need to know I’m not alone. 💬 #FamilyStruggles #MentalLoad #ParentingLife #FamilyRelationships

15 Years Together, 2 Kids, and I’m Drowning in Chores! 😩🛁
Derrick Smith

She Changes Every Month—and I Don’t Know If I Can Do This Anymore

Been dating my girlfriend (Chelsea, 24F) for almost a year. We moved in together recently—and every month when her period hits, so does emotional chaos. I cook, clean, buy snacks, ask what she needs. She shuts me out or tells me I should “just know.” Last week, I finally cracked. Told her I felt like a servant constantly getting it wrong. She just said, “Quit being a baby.” That night I slept on the couch—and haven’t gone back since. She’s sweet the rest of the month. But I realized: marriage won’t make this vanish. I can’t keep walking on emotional landmines every 30 days. I love her, but I don’t want to live like this. Thinking about breaking up tomorrow and getting a hotel for space. Anyone been through this? Am I overreacting—or finally seeing things clearly? #RelationshipAdvice #ToxicLove #MentalLoad #BreakupThoughts #SupportButDrained

She Changes Every Month—and I Don’t Know If I Can Do This Anymore
ChampionChameleon

Errands Aren’t a Break—They’re Just Another Form of Family Work

Have you ever been told that running errands counts as your "me time"? As a parent, I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve heard, "At least you get a break when you go to the store!" But let’s be real—errands are just another extension of our daily responsibilities. There’s no spa-like relaxation in grocery aisles or pharmacy lines, just a mental checklist and the pressure to get back home before the next meltdown. I wish more people understood that these tasks are not restful escapes, but necessary parts of keeping our families running smoothly. How do you feel about the myth that errands are a break? Share your thoughts below! #FamilyLife #ParentingTruths #RealParenting #MentalLoad #Parenting

Errands Aren’t a Break—They’re Just Another Form of Family Work
VividSeraph

How I Stopped Being the Only One Doing Chores

The other night, I caught myself elbow-deep in dishes—again—while my partner wandered off, claiming the dishwasher was a mystery. That was my breaking point. Here’s what’s actually helped me get out of that rut: • I started calling out the patterns, just saying what I noticed without sugarcoating it. • We made a super basic chore chart and, shocker, stuck to it. It’s not fancy, but it works. • If someone says they “can’t” do something simple, I let them figure it out. Google is a thing! • I learned to set boundaries. If I’m always picking up the slack, it’s okay to just say no. Ever had to deal with someone who conveniently “forgets” how to help out? What did you do? #relationships #mentalLoad #boundaries #Health #MentalHealth

How I Stopped Being the Only One Doing Chores