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| I Cleaned My Girlfriend’s House And Instantly Wanted To Break Up by oarowosola(op): 11:45am On May 23 |
I met her sometime around April or May last year, and from the beginning, things seemed fine between us. Like every relationship, we both made sacrifices, and even though I don’t like keeping score in relationships, I know I gave a lot of myself into it. Over time, though, I started noticing certain habits and behaviors that became harder and harder for me to ignore. At first, I kept convincing myself that maybe I was overthinking things or expecting too much, but eventually I realized that I was simply becoming exhausted. One of the biggest issues for me was cleanliness and basic responsibility. I’m not a perfect person, and I can be nonchalant too. I’m someone who enjoys my own space and doesn’t constantly need attention or communication. If someone is busy and doesn’t check up on me for a while, I honestly don’t take it personally. But what bothered me was the imbalance. She could disappear for days or weeks whenever she was occupied and expect me to understand, but if I withdrew into my own space just to protect my peace, she would become upset about it. That double standard was one of the first things that started weighing on me emotionally. The first time I visited her house, I was shocked by how untidy it was. I’m not obsessive about cleanliness, but I believe there should be a basic level of order, especially when you know someone is visiting you for the first time. When she came to my place for the first time, I made an effort. I cleaned my house , mopped the floor, arranged the bed, and even bought small things just to make the environment more comfortable. It wasn’t about trying to impress her with money; it was simply intentionality. I wanted her to feel welcomed. But each time I visited her place, the environment remained the same. One particular day, after she stepped out, I decided to clean the entire house myself just to prove a point. While sweeping, I found sugar inside the couch, rotting cashew scattered around, and several things that clearly caused unpleasant odors. I cleaned the parlour, arranged the bedroom, organized her bags, and put everything in order. When she came back, she thanked me, but I remember telling her that it shouldn’t get to the point where her boyfriend had to clean her entire house before it became livable. I told her clearly that if I visited again and the place was still in that condition, it would probably be the last time I came there. Unfortunately, nothing changed. On another visit, the smell in the house was so terrible that I kept trying to trace where it was coming from. Eventually, I discovered a sack beside the couch she had been sitting on. Something inside it had gone bad, and the odor was unbearable. I carried it outside myself because I couldn’t understand how someone could stay in that environment comfortably. Later, when she went to make yam and eggs, I followed her into the kitchen and found another terrible smell coming from plates that had clearly been sitting there for days. Instead of cleaning the sink first, she simply pushed the dirty dishes aside and placed the yam directly on the dirty sink to peel it. In that moment, I felt completely traumatized and emotionally checked out. Beyond cleanliness, I also started feeling unappreciated in the relationship. On her birthday, I called her early in the morning, posted her on my WhatsApp status, and celebrated her the best way I could at the time, even though I was broke. Yet she still complained that I didn’t make her birthday special enough. Meanwhile, on my own birthday, there was no call in the morning, no thoughtful gesture, nothing until later at night when she casually said she forgot because she had been going through a lot. What hurt me more was that I had actually bought her gifts for her birthday, including a designer bag and matching slippers I personally made for her. It wasn’t really about material things; it was the imbalance in effort and thoughtfulness. I also noticed the same imbalance in everyday life. Whenever she visited my place, I was usually the one cooking, cleaning, and taking care of things even while working from home as a shoemaker. Most times she would just sit pressing her phone while I handled everything. She barely cooked for me throughout the relationship, and eventually I stopped going out of my way because I started feeling taken for granted. Money became another issue. She would borrow money and either delay repayment or never complete it. As a shoemaker, the money I receive for jobs is not pure profit because most of it goes back into materials and production. Yet I still found myself lending her large amounts from jobs I was supposed to complete quickly. Even when she paid back partially, it felt emotionless, almost like she didn’t recognize the inconvenience it caused me. The final straw happened recently when she visited me during a very busy work period. She suggested we spend the night in a hotel even though my house was already comfortable, and I agreed. I paid for the room, and when food was ordered later that night, I still ended up paying almost everything despite already spending heavily on the hotel. The next day, after returning from the market exhausted from buying materials for work, I expected to at least meet food at home since all the ingredients were available. Instead, I walked into a kitchen with bread wrappers and milk sachets scattered around while she had already eaten without cleaning up after herself. I still ended up cooking for myself. The following morning, after she made food during the night, she left the kitchen in complete disorder again. Pots, plates, and leftovers were everywhere while I woke up early to continue working. Rather than cleaning up, she sat watching TikTok videos. Eventually I had to pause my own work to clean the kitchen myself because I couldn’t stand the environment anymore. At that point, I realized I was mentally exhausted. What made everything clearer for me was understanding that this wasn’t just about dirt or money. It was about incompatibility. I realized I was constantly carrying responsibilities that should have been shared. I’m not against people hiring cleaners or getting help. I also take some of my clothes to dry cleaners. But there’s a difference between getting assistance and being unable to handle basic responsibilities yourself. If someone who is meant to clean your house doesn’t show up, there should still be a basic ability to sweep, organize, remove trash, and maintain a healthy environment. I couldn’t understand depending entirely on other people for something so fundamental. At some point, I stopped seeing peace in the relationship. I started feeling drained instead of supported. Even during intimate moments, she would make comments like, “If you leave me, I will haunt you,” and although she may not have meant it literally, those kinds of statements only made me more uncomfortable emotionally. Eventually, I accepted the truth that we are simply not compatible. I don’t hate her, and I’m not trying to paint myself as perfect. I just know that I can no longer continue in a relationship where I constantly feel emotionally exhausted, unappreciated, and burdened. I’ve reached a point where I no longer want to argue, explain, or force things to work. I’ve already made up my mind that the relationship is over, and at this point, I just want to walk away peacefully and move on with my life. What do you think? Be nice please Google file photo used for illustration
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| Re: I Cleaned My Girlfriend’s House And Instantly Wanted To Break Up by WatchYourSix: 12:25pm On May 23 |
So u are still in the relationship??. With all these red flags…she ddnt even remember your birthday or she doesn’t want to post you because she has other men that will see her status… u better give urself brain.. . The energy you are putting in the relationship is too much for what you are getting… Abeg, Abeg block her…. How ur prick Dey rise with that kind woman seff… |
| Re: I Cleaned My Girlfriend’s House And Instantly Wanted To Break Up by dawnomike(m): 12:32pm On May 23 |
oarowosola:My brother, pls leave out her matter and post your beautiful hand-made shoes for us to patronize your business. Use your precious time to goan buy your footwears materials rather than worrying about a lady that ain't a wife material. |
| Re: I Cleaned My Girlfriend’s House And Instantly Wanted To Break Up by ARISHEM: 12:51pm On May 23*. Modified: 1:29am On May 24 |
Omo. You try o. You did not realize that you were simping all this while until your eye open after you see yourself mentally and physically drained almost at the point of death. Is your girlfriend a Nigerian? Which state did she hail from |
| Re: I Cleaned My Girlfriend’s House And Instantly Wanted To Break Up by Cum4me(m): 12:55pm On May 23 |
Another wasted time. See the episode this simp wrote because of woman. Una never see anything ![]() |
| Re: I Cleaned My Girlfriend’s House And Instantly Wanted To Break Up by Goo0dHardDick: 1:02pm On May 23 |
Simps will eat dust of the earth. I'm out of here |
| Re: I Cleaned My Girlfriend’s House And Instantly Wanted To Break Up by ridwintin89(m): 1:04pm On May 23 |
Your problem your life. If you can cope continue. I would have broken up with her the first time if I experienced such untidiness in her home. I can't tolerate such untidy lady for a week talkless of asking for people opinions. It is your life take your decisions. I am angry while reading the nonsense you typed up there. Still in relationship with such nonchalant lady. |
| Re: I Cleaned My Girlfriend’s House And Instantly Wanted To Break Up by Nobody: 1:27pm On May 23 |
No need for any long story 🤧🥱. You are simply dating within your standard, and that is exactly why you can tolerate her nonsense. I am certain you only clean that your room when she is about to visit. Personally, I don't see why anyone would step into her house a second time after that first horrible experience. |
| Re: I Cleaned My Girlfriend’s House And Instantly Wanted To Break Up by ravensckar(m): 1:27pm On May 23 |
Most men never learn! This your epistle clearly explains why men die early. God forbid, if a person like you dies, some people will think it's of natural cause: whereas it's self inflicted. How can you make yourself the SOLE CARRIER in a relationship where your partner should be helping? Doesn't it take 2 to tango any more? First off, you've got no business being with someone who doesn't reciprocate your gesture. I don't care how much I love somebody, if you are not reciprocating my gesture, I'll walk. Or technically, since it's my life, I'll stay and walk you out. All the other stuff you wrote are just too annoying to quote. The truth is that it's you weak ass men that make ladies think they are so special. You people will go out of your way to be impressing folks that don't even deserve shît. Mr. Man, place some value on yourself and stop acting like a DOORMAT. #Hisses |
| Re: I Cleaned My Girlfriend’s House And Instantly Wanted To Break Up by brain54(m): 1:48pm On May 23 |
Check out in peace... I don't understand the need for the long episode! |
| Re: I Cleaned My Girlfriend’s House And Instantly Wanted To Break Up by oarowosola(op): 2:03pm On May 23 |
[quote author=dawnomike post=139496331]My brother, pls leave out her matter and post your beautiful hand-made shoes for us to patronize your business. Use your precious time to goan buy your footwears materials rather than worrying about a lady that ain't a wife material.[/Thanks man 🙏] |
| Re: I Cleaned My Girlfriend’s House And Instantly Wanted To Break Up by Kamachicho: 2:21pm On May 23 |
You are not in love with yourself. As a lady, I thank God you are not related to me in any way. You are enabling the lady and it is not fair at all. E be like say you get low self esteem that's why you are still in the relationship. |
| Re: I Cleaned My Girlfriend’s House And Instantly Wanted To Break Up by Precious201010(m): 2:22pm On May 23 |
I no fit talk wetin dey my mind again, because I don even dey pity U... Character or habit is one thing U can't change in a person... Avoid any lady that is always on tick-tock, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, especially when she's jobless... I had one like that, if I buy data 1.5gb for 300 Naira it'll take me for at least 3 to 4 days, but her one 1.5GB doesn't last up to 4 hours, and she expect me to be buying for her, I politely told her that I can only send data to her once in a while not everyday.. Secondly even me as a man I do go to the market to buy things, cook and eat before leaving the house, but she as a lady doesn't cook at home, she prefers eating outside in expensive restaurants, and her salary was 75k .. Each time I try talking to her about planning, she'll keep telling me that she didn't come this life to suffer, my brother I no even seek for advice anywhere, I quietly abandoned ship, she called and begged and explained everything, I just told her that I cannot afford her lifestyle.... As it is now, if U mistakenly marry that lady you're completely finished.... |
| Re: I Cleaned My Girlfriend’s House And Instantly Wanted To Break Up by Dzzzz: 2:44pm On May 23 |
Abeg no vex ooo cause I wan grasp wetin you talk”You cleaned your gfs room”?.. |
| Re: I Cleaned My Girlfriend’s House And Instantly Wanted To Break Up by Dzzzz: 2:47pm On May 23 |
I had to go back to your Novel,just to use my ears and see what you said back there..Guy it’s a SIMPle thing.. |
| Re: I Cleaned My Girlfriend’s House And Instantly Wanted To Break Up by Daniel058(m): 2:48pm On May 23 |
oarowosola:just know that she's not compatible with you. Her type can only be handled by woman beater. And she will become a very responsible wife but not with good guy like you |
| Re: I Cleaned My Girlfriend’s House And Instantly Wanted To Break Up by yarimo(m): 4:37pm On May 23 |
Op what you are seeing outside is a child play compared to when you marry her. ![]() |
| Re: I Cleaned My Girlfriend’s House And Instantly Wanted To Break Up by CharlotteFlair: 4:51pm On May 23 |
oarowosola:My brother, you have tried true true. I know her type. I'm a woman myself but I have met people like her in this journey of life. Now, if it was the other way round, nobody would hear because she'll calmly assimilate your shortcomings into her DNA and stand in the gap. But that's the way it should be. That's why women are traditional home makers. It's our original calling. Don't settle down with her! Because women like her make bad bosses to house helps. Even if you employ 10 helps for her, she won't manage them well to make your home a truly homely place because she's not a natural home maker herself. She may love you but she's a very careless girl, careless with your emotions and very insensitive! Her brand of love is at most just for companionship to show say she too get guy. She knows nothing about deep affection. You don't need that. Let her go if you have not done that already. |
| Re: I Cleaned My Girlfriend’s House And Instantly Wanted To Break Up by AcadaWriter0: 4:54pm On May 23 |
A simple, straightforward assessment of a relationship. Nothing to disagree with, really. |
| Re: I Cleaned My Girlfriend’s House And Instantly Wanted To Break Up by CharlotteFlair: 5:01pm On May 23 |
yarimo:I have been on this forum under numerous handles since it began, this is the first time you are making sense Yarimo. 😅🤣😅🤡🤡 |
| Re: I Cleaned My Girlfriend’s House And Instantly Wanted To Break Up by ReacherSaidNoth: 5:05pm On May 23 |
Can't believe I read all of that ![]() It is better to be alone than to endure rubbish in the name of relationship. You have made yourself a slave and wasted your resources on filth. |
| Re: I Cleaned My Girlfriend’s House And Instantly Wanted To Break Up by CharlotteFlair: 5:07pm On May 23 |
Dzzzz:Most of you here who always say rubbish about a guy falling in love do so because you are not lovable yourselves. You all lack what it takes to love and be loved in return. You are all the male version of that his girlfriend. |
| Re: I Cleaned My Girlfriend’s House And Instantly Wanted To Break Up by doctore212(m): 5:19pm On May 23 |
In all this, my problem is that u still dey knack her. If she cant keep her house clean, then can she wash her panties or bra. Not to talk of kpekus headquarters. My brother, you dey try. |
| Re: I Cleaned My Girlfriend’s House And Instantly Wanted To Break Up by yarimo(m): 5:27pm On May 23 |
CharlotteFlair:numerous handles abi ? Oya read rule 19 carefully before I do justice for you ![]() |
| Re: I Cleaned My Girlfriend’s House And Instantly Wanted To Break Up by CharlotteFlair: 5:30pm On May 23 |
yarimo:I'm untouchable! I am the law! |
| Re: I Cleaned My Girlfriend’s House And Instantly Wanted To Break Up by Javid13: 5:32pm On May 23 |
This long epistle ontop Girlfriend matter...e be like na your first heartbreak. So na here you want come use guide. |
| Re: I Cleaned My Girlfriend’s House And Instantly Wanted To Break Up by telim: 5:35pm On May 23 |
The time you used to write this lengthy post was enough to use your creativity and make two clean shoes. You wrote a lengthy post for a girl who is not worth it. |
| Re: I Cleaned My Girlfriend’s House And Instantly Wanted To Break Up by Pootle: 5:39pm On May 23 |
na woman make you rite all this things, post her picture me wan check something ![]() |
| Re: I Cleaned My Girlfriend’s House And Instantly Wanted To Break Up by Dzzzz: 5:46pm On May 23 |
CharlotteFlair:Are you done?Do you have something else to say?..Don’t you see the mistake in what he’s saying?..I clean the house anytime my babe is around,that’s no problem for me.What I won’t do is go to her house and clean her apartment.For wetin?.. |
| Re: I Cleaned My Girlfriend’s House And Instantly Wanted To Break Up by Dzzzz: 5:48pm On May 23 |
CharlotteFlair:So you a she😒 |
| Re: I Cleaned My Girlfriend’s House And Instantly Wanted To Break Up by Dzzzz: 5:49pm On May 23 |
Precious201010:GBAM..Once I meet a girl and she’s pinned to TikTok and all those places,CONTROL Z.. |
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