'May this love never find me': Women react to Singapore wife's post about doing 100% of housework while her husband does 0%
SINGAPORE: After seeing a content creator who claimed to do nothing for her husband, a woman in Singapore took to TikTok to show how she is the complete opposite, saying she does 100% of their household chores. Her husband, meanwhile, “barely lifts a finger at home.” The woman (@teresa3152), who has a full-time job, said she was perfectly fine with this setup. Her husband pays for all of their…
A Singaporean woman who has a full-time job and does 100% of the household chores while her husband does nothing, took to TikTok to share her unique arrangement. In her post, she expressed satisfaction with this setup, stating that her husband pays for all their household bills, and she gets to keep all her income. The woman, who goes by the handle @teresa3152, added that her husband treats her with respect and makes sure she feels appreciated when she's tired.
Her post aimed to emphasize that couples should do what works best for them, and if it suits the content creator who does nothing, then that's perfectly fine too.
However, her post received mixed reactions from viewers, particularly women. Some commented that they wouldn't be comfortable with such an arrangement, calling the woman a "paid servant" and comparing her situation to paying a maid. Others used the post as an opportunity to reflect on their own family dynamics, expressing gratitude for the balance they have and acknowledging the importance of raising their sons to be more responsible.
A few viewers suggested that a more balanced division of labor, such as 80/20, would be more practical.
@teresa3152 acknowledged the differing opinions in a follow-up post, explaining that her husband earns up to five times more than she does in some months, has a demanding job, and is also studying full-time at university. Despite the financial disparity, she remains content with her role as the primary caregiver and housekeeper. She even went as far as to say she's "totally content" with her position in their marriage.
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