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HeavenLeigh Sun 14-May-23 16:20:20

Am I the only one out there that actually enjoys housework, get up at around 7.30am, take my dog out, have breakfast and off I go, music on, vacuum in hand I’m a real Freddie Mercury minus the pvc mini skirt, Anyone else love it.

NotSpaghetti Sun 14-May-23 16:21:44

hmm
No!
grin

fancythat Sun 14-May-23 16:23:33

I know one person who does. And some who dont complain.

Myself, I could happily never peel a spud again, or load the dishwasher.

BlueBelle Sun 14-May-23 16:27:45

NO NO NO do as little as possible whilst staying clean AND (reasonable) tidy
I get up at 7 make my bed, shower, wipe the bathroom quickly have breakfast, wash up, and that’s it for the morning Go out forget about the house most days

kittylester Sun 14-May-23 16:28:23

Hate housework unless it's the cooking sort.

Judy54 Sun 14-May-23 16:30:39

I was never born to be a domestic goddess and detest housework. There are always so many better things to do with my time. So no definitely not for me!

Redrobin51 Sun 14-May-23 16:32:16

Absolutely ĺoathe it as it is a never ending circle, especially onerous since I have been disabled. I do what I have to do and no more as it really wears me out and leaves me in pain. I do know people who enjoy it so you are not on your own.

Smileless2012 Sun 14-May-23 16:36:21

I enjoy it too HeavenLeigh and always have done.

teabagwoman Sun 14-May-23 16:38:36

I don’t mind it when I can ‘ see where I’ve been’, to quote my Mother, but I hate the endless repetitiveness of it.

NanaDana Sun 14-May-23 16:41:58

The only place where housework comes before leisure is in the dictionary. Absolutely loathe it...

Jackiest Sun 14-May-23 16:43:48

If you are anywhere near Essex pop in for coffee and stay awhile. I am sure I can find something that you will enjoy.

cornergran Sun 14-May-23 16:45:20

Not my favourite occupation, although I do enjoy ironing.

Germanshepherdsmum Sun 14-May-23 16:45:38

I hate housework and I hate cooking. Necessary evils. If I were on my own I would live on toast and sandwiches and die of malnutrition.

dogsmother Sun 14-May-23 16:47:45

Meh, ambivalent.
I get a bit messed up. But I have my routines which I enjoy to a degree. I like to keep on top of washing and I do have a lot more motivation with some music on and nobody around to bother me.

Grandmabatty Sun 14-May-23 16:48:36

I enjoy having a clean and tidy house. I don't particularly enjoy getting there but it's a necessary evil

pascal30 Sun 14-May-23 16:49:45

I detest housework but I do love a clean tidy house.. when I get round to it..

M0nica Sun 14-May-23 16:50:44

I just find it boring but I am driven to it because I like everything to be neat and tidy.

I love food, therefore I cook, I do not like ready meals and like food cooked from scratch.

monk08 Sun 14-May-23 16:54:42

No I find it boring and as my friend always quotes it will be there long after I've gone.

Farzanah Sun 14-May-23 16:55:58

Germanshepherdsmum

I hate housework and I hate cooking. Necessary evils. If I were on my own I would live on toast and sandwiches and die of malnutrition.

Me too. Housework is such a repetitive task, and the trouble with slaving over a hot stove for hours is that the result is eaten in minutes.

NotAGran55 Sun 14-May-23 16:56:59

I only do it because I like things to be clean and tidy, otherwise I wouldn’t do it.
In an odd way I admire people who live in a tip as it must be liberating to not care, and save a lot of time and money!

MayBee70 Sun 14-May-23 17:02:42

I never seem to stop doing housework but my house is always a mess. I don’t actually dislike it but I feel I should be doing something more enjoyable like walking the dog or reading a book. I do have podcasts on while I’m pottering about.

Farzanah Sun 14-May-23 17:02:58

You don’t need to live in a tip if you don’t like housework, if you can afford it you employ a cleaner.

HeavenLeigh Sun 14-May-23 17:05:39

I will add though although I enjoy cleaning and having a tidy home! I’m NOT the type of person that plumps up cushions all the time and when someone comes round whip the cup away from them when they put it down🤣. My home is lived in. But the one thing I don’t like is cooking.

BlueBelle Sun 14-May-23 17:33:13

I don’t live in a tip at all but you just don’t need to do all of it every day apart from the make bed, wash up sort of thing,
I cook quick stuff like stir fries, jackets, stuff that pops in the air fryer for a short time never go hungry but stay out the kitchen as much as possible why wouldn’t I so much more interesting things to do
To me it feels all so unnecessary but if you re a person who loves it good luck but not for me my daughter in law goes round polishing, something that’s already polished 😂😂😂

grannyrebel7 Sun 14-May-23 17:42:10

I was not put on this earth for housework! I would much rather be out and about, walking the dog or reading a book or watching TV. However it's a necessary evil as I don't want to live in a dirty house.