On social media, many viewers stunned after a viral video showing woman tasks she refuses to do for her husband.
Household chores can create tension in relationships. Many couples struggle to balance responsibilities fairly.
One woman, however, has taken a firm stance on what she will and will not do for her husband.
Her decision has sparked debate online.
A woman refuses to do certain tasks for her husband
On social media, a viral video challenges traditional household roles, which gained attention among viewers.
On Tiktok platform, TikTok user Paige Turner, who goes by @sheisapaigeturner recently shared a video outlining a list of household tasks she refuses to do for her husband.
In the footage, she explained: “A few weeks ago, I said that I don’t do my husband’s laundry.”
Turner believes that small acts of kindness can quickly turn into unpaid labor. She argues that these tasks should not fall solely on women.
The list of tasks she avoids
Laundry
Turner does her own laundry. Her husband does his. They collaborate when washing their children’s clothes.
Cooking dinner
She prepares breakfast and lunch. However, she does not cook dinner. She also refuses to pack her husband’s lunch for work.
Turner explained: “If he’s hungry, he can figure it out, just like I do.”
Booking appointments
She does not schedule her husband’s doctor appointments.
@sheisapaigeturner Replying to @rafael it’s important to show your partner, love and kindness. And I believe in small acts of kindness for a partners. However, expecting your partner to do your laundry and all of the cooking and all of the cleaning, is not the same qe small acts of kindness. All of those things are domestic labor and then when add it up, create a lot of work. #domesticlabor #actsofkindness #actsofservice #marriagegoals #fairplay #millennialmom #mentalload #laundry
She stated: “Would it be kind of me to do that? For sure. But is it my job? Absolutely not.”
Turner believes her husband is capable of managing his own responsibilities.
While Turner stands by her choices, she does make exceptions.
She occasionally cooks for her husband if he has had a long day. However, she does not view this as an obligation. She sees it as an act of appreciation rather than servitude.
Social media reaction
Turner’s video quickly went viral and sparked debate among viewers.
In the comment selection, many viewers agreed with Turner’s perspective. Some even shared their own experiences of dividing household labor.
One person said: Sounds like there is no love in your relationships. My wife and I do everything together, we don’t have separate ‘jobs’. That’s the key…TOGETHER. If you can’t do that, then why did you get married?
A second wrote: I used to fold my boyfriend’s laundry. He refolded it his way. That was the last time I did it.
While a third commented: Preach. Parentifying your spouse is such a turn off
Someone else said: If he’d have to do it living alone, he can do it now. I’m his wife, not his maid.
Another added: Funny how not one person ever criticized my exhusband for not doing my laundry when we both worked.
However, not everyone agreed. Some viewers felt that household chores should be viewed as acts of kindness rather than burdens.
Turner’s video has ignited discussions about gender roles. Many believe couples should divide responsibilities more equally. Others feel traditional roles still have value.
Whether people agree or not, Turner’s message is clear: she is her husband’s equal, not his caretaker.