Man Asks For Advice About "Lazy Wife," And Women Respond Accordingly

Some comment sections are a disaster, but every now and then one turns into pure comedy. That is exactly what happened when a post about a husband named Ben, who was unhappy with his wife's lack of interest in home and family, drew a flood of responses from women who were not about to let that complaint slide.

The result was a sharp, funny pile-on that mixed sarcasm, frustration, and a lot of recognition. Ben expected sympathy, but instead he got a crash course in how quickly a one-sided story can backfire when the internet decides to answer in unison.

By the time the replies rolled in, the joke was no longer on the women. Read on.

Oh, Ben. Poor, naive Ben.

My wife refuses to do any cleaning and takes no responsibility for the kids. What should I do? asks Ben.

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It's biology, Ben.

You can't fight with scientific facts.

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The replies did not exactly go in Ben's favor.

Now is not a good time, Ben.

In another 5 to 10 years, it will get so much easier.

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Ah, the reward of "me time."

That one hour a week is more than enough time to completely recharge.

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Scratching the minge.

Be grateful, duh.

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It wasn't always like this.

Men used to be so much easier to manage with no Internet to complain to. Eye roll.

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Be a giver to get yourself a receiver.

It's a classic pro tip.

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I'm sure there are plenty of other dads in this situation.

Sometimes you just have to reach out to your community; your wife cannot do it all.

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One commenter clearly had no patience for the original complaint.

You should smile more.

It makes you look hunky.

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And if you think “it’s fine” solves everything, this husband admitted he didn’t love his wife’s cooking, and dinner got awkward fast.

Gosh, Ben.

She can't just imagine the answers; you have to guide her.

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Have you checked yourself, Ben?

Your tone of voice may be problematic.

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The differences between men and women.

Nature versus nurture, or some crap.

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Surprise!

It just takes time and training.

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Maybe you're just bad at time management, Ben!

Nap time is productivity time. Snap, snap.

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Ugh, it's just that time of the month.

Ben always gets whiny around now.

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The sarcasm only got sharper from there.

You knew what you signed up for.

SHRUG.

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Hashtag Not All Women

Looks like you just found a loser.

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Ask for help, duh!

I'm sure your dad has nothing better to do, Ben.

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It's her mother's fault.

Nobody taught her how to clean and rear children.

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It could be worse!

Perspective, Ben. Perspective.

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Don't micromanage her!

She is far too fragile for such things.

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Ben's inbox probably did not recover quickly.

The Internet has a lot of useful advice, if you choose to seek it out, Ben.

All sorts of methods and lists.

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Strike!

Refusing to do anything is a surefire way to get her attention.

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Alas, Ben now knows the sting of regret.

Or rather, what a glimpse into the life of most stay-at-home moms, or just moms in general, is like. For every time a mother has asked a similar question, a barrage of very, very similar answers has ensued. Ben just got a taste of motherhood.

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