A woman has confessed she would rather clean than be intimate with her husband, as she struggles to cope with his lack of help around the house. Writing to agony aunt Coleen Nolan, the woman, who works full time, said she feels like she is parenting her husband and resents him for not pulling his weight.
She explained that she handles all the cooking, cleaning, laundry, bills, and house repairs, while her husband only takes out the bins. When confronted, he makes excuses such as 'You're the better cook' or 'I break dishes'. The woman worries about how they would manage if they had children, as she fears she would be left to care for a 'big manchild' as well as their kids.
In her response, Nolan advised the woman to have a calm, honest conversation with her husband about how his behaviour makes her feel. She suggested letting him take on tasks and make mistakes, and finding ways to share chores, such as cooking together. Nolan emphasised that sharing responsibilities can strengthen a relationship and make intimacy more appealing.
Nolan, known for her straight-talking advice on Loose Women, reminded readers that small issues can accumulate and damage relationships over time. She encouraged the woman to stop acting out of resentment and instead work towards being a team.
