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My Husband Swears I Am a Man

My husband swears I am a man. Is it because I refuse to do housework, wash dishes, vacuum or shop? Possibly. But I never liked any of that stuff. I did it for over thirty-five years – things I despised. He has taken over the housework. Not that I care. And the laundry. Which I also do not care about. I did all the housework, laundry and grocery shopping the first thirty-five. That he has done it for fifteen does not interest me. I do not care if it gets done. Maybe I am a man. Because I feel free. After work I sit in a recliner and press the remote button. If there is a difference between the expectations of man and woman. This is probably it. Call me male. Just don’t call me into the kitchen.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021




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Date: 11/3/2021 8:02:00 PM
(chuckling) Caren, you married the perfect man, obviously. Seriously, I think Joe loves things the way they are. Wouldn't you say? Also, don't forget YOU bring home a good chunk of the bacon!
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 11/4/2021 12:50:00 AM
Yes that is for sure!
Date: 11/3/2021 4:14:00 PM
Haha, With him doing all of that, why change? I could get used to that too.
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 11/4/2021 12:51:00 AM
I have gotten used to it; I hated that stuff for over thirty years. Just because you are born female does not mean you like all of these time wasters.
Date: 11/3/2021 12:35:00 PM
ha! good for you! it hasn't evened itself out yet, caren, so just keep sitting there...
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 11/4/2021 12:51:00 AM
That is how I feel Ilene. I may work another 15 years; I am only 69.

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