Man Gets Angry At His Pregnant Wife For Not Doing The Dishes, Tells Her To Be More Active And Do More Work

Husbands are unaware of the fact that their wives are coping with a multitude of emotional and physical problems following their pregnancy. They need to understand that their pregnant wives are unable to work with the same efficiency for nine months, and they have to deal with their jobs and the house chores at the same time.

OP’s wife was pregnant with twins, and during her first trimester, she was on bed rest due to health difficulties, making showering once a week difficult for her. OP did all of the housework while attending university and working part-time, and his wife simply waited for him to arrive and do all of the cleaning and cooking. After 17 weeks, her doctor suggested she begin physical activity to help her body become more active. After the doctor gave her clearance to move around, OP expected her to clean the dishes which he left after dinner. His wife ordered lunch and did not do the dishes the next day. Read the entire story to learn OP’s reaction after coming home from his job and share your thoughts in the comment section below.

Source: Reddit

1. OP wonders if he was wrong for wanting her pregnant wife to do the dishes.

OP’s wife was pregnant with twins and spent the first trimester on bed rest, leaving OP to handle all of the chores in addition to her job and studies. After 17 weeks of pregnancy, doctors advised her to be more active, but she refused to do anything.

3. OP’s wife ordered her lunch from outside. When OP became enraged by the sight of soiled dishes and cooked their dinner after washing them, she refused to eat them because she did not want to clean up afterward.

Now that you’ve heard the story, let’s dive into what Redditors had to say. Keep reading to discover other people’s perspectives on the matter.

4. Redditor speculates that the OP’s wife might be experiencing depression due to her fear of losing her unborn children.

5. Redditor believes that OP must help her pregnant wife deal with her pregnancy and after giving birth to their kids.

6. Redditor wants to know the daily routine of OP’s wife during pregnancy.

7. Redditor has had a tough pregnancy herself; hence, she is taking his wife’s side in this matter.

8. OP mentioned that his wife spent the first month of her pregnancy in bed due to a fear of losing the pregnancy and that she now only walks from her bed to the toilet throughout the day, which was detrimental to her health.

9. Redditor interprets OP’s wife’s condition as an anxiety of losing her children, hence she avoids exertion.

10. Redditor supports OP’s wife since she is struggling with a twin pregnancy and needs a break.

11. Indeed! Twin pregnancy was risky in the past, but it is safer to deliver twins now.

12. Yes, pregnancy is not an excuse for doing nothing.

13. Redditor thinks that OP’s wife is treating her husband like a servant by taking advantage of her pregnant condition.

14. Redditor suggested that OP’s wife help out around the house if she doesn’t have a medical cause to be bedridden.

15. Indeed! OP’s wife is pregnant and not dying.

16. Redditor suggests OP hire a cleaning service for the time being since his wife may not help him with house chores during her pregnancy.

17. Redditor feels that doing dishes should not be a big deal for his wife when OP was doing all the other stuff.

18. Yes, smells bring nausea to pregnant women, and OP needs to consider his wife’s condition at this critical time.

19. Redditor believes that OP’s wife ought to follow her doctor’s advice while she is pregnant.

20. Redditor supports OP’s wife, who may be suffering because of twin pregnancy, and asks OP to clean the dishes if it bothers him so much.

OP’s wife was going through her first pregnancy, which had a lot of issues, especially when she had to go on bed rest in the early months. OP’s wife was afraid of losing her children; therefore, she refused to move even a tiny bit, which was extremely detrimental to her general health. She needs to see her doctor for counseling so that she can overcome her phobia and go about her daily activities. She should understand that a little activity is beneficial for her babies to grow. What is your opinion of the OP’s situation? Write your thoughts in the comments box, and stay tuned to Defused for more stories.