Scene One
Setting: After a long day for both husband and wife, they sat down on the sofa, husband kept complaining of how tired he is and don’t want to get up to get what he need.
Husband: I’m so tired, been a very busy and hard day at work.
Wife: Okay! I’m tired myself, it have been a very hard day today for me as well.
Husband: I bet, but my day was harder than yours, What could possibility make your day harder than mine!
(wife remains calm and silent while they watched tv together and kids asleep)
Husband: I am ready for dinner, can you start taking out my food?
(wife pretends to not hear and continue watching tv)
(15 minutes later)
Husband: Did you hear what i just asked?
Wife: Yes! I heard you, but can you please help yourself, I’m tired as well.
Husband: Tired doing what, you’re home all day, I’m sure you get to relax all you want. What could you be doing to feel tired?
(angry wife respond)
Wife: My Dear husband, who does your laundry? Who cook breakfast, lunch and dinner for you and the kids? Who make your bed and the kids bed? Who tidy the rooms and get everything in place neatly done? Who wash all the messy dishes? Who vacuum the rugs and take out the trash? Also who takes the kids to school early in the morning? Also by doing all of this I have my classes to be take, taking care of you and the kids needs!
(husband was silent, and realizes)
Husband: It have never crosses my mind, that all of these things you’re doing, it have never been easy on you?
Wife: You need to start thinking about me and what I am doing for our family and stop thinking about yourself only! While you’re away at work, I’m getting everything done at home to spend some time with you!
Husband: Honey! I’m sorry for thinking of you like that. You are amazing and have done a lot for our family.
Husband: I will get my food taking out, you relax and find a movie where both of us will watch together.
(30 minutes later both Husband and wife were enjoying their time watching a movie together)
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