Learned Helplessness

Learned Helplessness

I believe that because of women always having to do something their way or the perfect way men develop learned helplessness when it comes to household chores. My boyfriend and I are cohabitating and I know for myself I will always get as much housework done before he gets home from work so he doesnt feel obligated to do it when he gets home. I believe I do this because I know if he were to do it I would  be constantly watching over what he does and nagging him to do it the "correct" way. For me I know it is much easier just to do the chores myself, it gets done quicker and also doesnt start an argument between my boyfriend and I.

As many other girls mentioned in the class, I do most of the housework, but I dont mind it because I feel it to be cleansing. I am a very organized and clean person and I know that when my house isnt clean I get really anxious, have a hard time concentrating on homework in my home, and also have harder times getting to sleep because I stress about how clean it is. 

For myself I believe that my boyfriend has developed learned helplessness because of being so paticular with how I want everything to be done.