Its like watching someone forget how a dishwasher works or act like boiling some pasta requires a masters degree.

Its a clever little trick to dodge responsibility and confirm someone else picks up the slack.

One mom took to Reddit to spill some piping hot tea about her husbands creative approach to avoid responsibility.

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At the end of the day, our mom wenthome, expecting to find her husband pitifully bedridden.

And honestly, its no wonder shes contemplating pulling the plug on the relationship.

After all, theres only so much weaponized incompetence a wife can take.

Man lounging on sofa with a vacuum cleaner, demonstrating weaponized incompetence in a living room setting.

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So, what is weaponized incompetence?

Think: Oops, I cant fold the laundry right!

or I burnt the meat last time, are you sure you want me to cook dinner?

Text expressing frustration over husband’s weaponized incompetence, wife considering divorce.

The other partner picks up the slack, creating an unequal dynamic that just breeds resentment.

In other words, Supermom isnt a nagshes just burned out, and understandably so.

And our OP did too, considering leaving her husband for his attitude.

Text discussing a son’s audiology appointment, linked to husband’s weaponized incompetence.

When its time toend a marriage, there are a few signs that are hard to ignore.

Sure, all relationships take work, but they shouldnt feel like a full-time job with overtime.

After all, lifes too short to spend it picking up someone elses slack.

Text discussing husband taking children to daycare, highlighting issues of weaponized incompetence in relationships.

Check out the results:

Man lying in bed, appearing frustrated, illustrating weaponized incompetence in relationships.

Text exchange discussing morning routine and frustration over husband’s alleged incompetence.

Text discussing a husband’s refusal to take kids to daycare due to feeling sick, showcasing weaponized incompetence.

Text about husband’s incompetence causing missed appointments and issues with childcare and work.

Doctor examining young girl’s ear with otoscope in a medical setting.

Text message exchange highlighting husband’s weaponized incompetence.

Text conversation showing an example of weaponized incompetence in a relationship.

Text expressing frustration over weaponized incompetence in relationships.

Text image discussing thoughts on a husband’s behavior, mentioning unfairness and considering major life changes.

Upset woman with hand on forehead, symbolizing frustration over husband’s weaponized incompetence at home.

Reddit comment discussing handling children’s daycare responsibilities with a man-child husband.

Reddit comment discussing weaponized incompetence in marriage dynamics.

Text comment about partner’s lack of basic responsibility and its impact on family dynamics.

Screenshot of a comment discussing weaponized incompetence in a relationship.

Text screenshot about husband using weaponized incompetence in a relationship discussion.

Comment discussing free time gained from leaving a man-child husband.

Text on image discussing humor in a child’s quick recovery, referencing weaponized incompetence in relationships.

Reddit comment discussing husband’s weaponized incompetence and lack of improvement.

Text exchange discussing divorce due to weaponized incompetence, highlighting marital struggles.