Fed up of this!

grannyqueenie

“Do I need a coat?”

I also hate it when I hear a man say’ oh, I don’t know, I just do as I’m told’.

Makes him seem a wimp and the Woman sound like tyrant.
At least my DH doesn’t say that.

“Mum where are my trainers?”
“Where you left them”

You are enabling these people(I’m assuming they’re grown up) by answering their questions.
If they want to know how long it takes to get somewhere, tell them to consult google maps.
If they seek factual knowledge, direct them to ChatGPT.
As for the food question, the mind boggles. Just put something on the table & if they don’t like it they can make themselves beans on toast.

It’s called …being MUM 🙄

A few years ago my dad unusually making a cup of tea, asking my mum, “how many sugars do I have!!!”

If you are both retired, why does the wife have to assume that she does all the cooking?

My DH doesn't quite dare ask me if I've moved whatever, instead he asks me where I think 'it' most likely is??!! Otherwise: Him, ' I'll get the peas out of the freezer, Me, Oh thank you .(why am I saying that?!). Him. We haven't got any! Me, crossly stomps to freezer and low and behold, there are said peas in the top drawer! Him. Oh I didn't think to look there!!!! Me, wearily! No I don't expect you did!

Totally agree.

With age comes wisdom?

Hi
I’m with Jaxjacksy! If you decide to be chef - you choose the menu ! I go they don’t want to eat there - Jog on ! 😂

OH “Why haven’t you paid this bill? It’s overdue.”
Me “Because you’ve only just opened the letter. Which is addressed to you.”
OH storms off in a Big Grump. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Sounds as if you have spoiled them a bit, giving them all choices for meals. From my sales training, I know the best way is to give them a choice - would you prefer this, or that? The unspoken meaning is, “you are getting either this or that, so choose which one.” It works! The6 think they are choosing, but you are giving them the choices you want! Try it.

I felt exactly the same when the children were living at home, I was married and my lovely dad was still alive. Now I’m living on my own I sometimes (only sometimes) miss it.

Ask Alexa 😃

That's how I take it!

Be flattered. We know we’re superior anyway 😀😀😀

Mine is just fine apart from wondering where others have hidden his keys 😁
And asking who's phoning (I know almost everything but not that).

Remember the book:
"Enquire Within upon Everything"

That's Us. We Know Everything!

They really do like to play the 'stupid' card, don't they. How any of them manage to hold onto a responsible job, especially where important decision making is involved, is beyond me. All little boys needing mummy to sort their life. So exasperating.

Babs03

I say we should go on strike, the next time instead of asking what everyone wants to eat tell them to order their own take away.
And my OH is infuriating because I ask him what he wants for tea and he says ‘anything, you decide’ so I decide then he looks at it and says ‘oh are we having this again then.’
Honestly, we should down our pans and spatulas and let them try Uber eats.

Yes!!!!

Nell82

DH stands gazing into the fridge "Have we got any butter?"

Mine had a fit of the munchies and stood gazing forlornly into the well -stocked fridge. "Is there anything to eat?" he said 🙄.

Is it attention seeking behaviour or sheer laziness
You have heard the saying why keep a dog and bark yourself. If you are at their beck and call they will continue

NannyJan53

When the Washing Machine broke down, my ex reasoned it must be my fault as I was the only one who used it!!!

Oh - the "what have you done to the whatever, it's not working" question!

grannyqueenie

“Do I need a coat?”

I'm afraid that's me!

Because, just like my father, DH assiduously watches the weather forecast and looks at his weather station every morning!

When the Washing Machine broke down, my ex reasoned it must be my fault as I was the only one who used it!!!

It's because we're considered to be the founts of all knowledge. 🙂

Dinner is what you give them.
Their keys are where they left them (or ask St Anthony)
How long to London? Variable depending on traffic, train strikes
Microwave time? Read the instructions.
Who's phoning at this time of night? I'm telepathic, I can tell without answering.

"Ps I've changed my name and I'm not answering until you guess what it is".