Get It Off Your Chest: I Moved in With My Boyfriend… and He’s a Total “Man Baby”

EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 17 MIN

Get It Off Your Chest: I Moved in With My Boyfriend… and He’s a Total “Man Baby”

from iRadio in the Morning with Cooper & Oonagh

It’s time for Get It Off Your Chest, where listeners share the problems driving them mad—and we try to help.Today’s message comes from Louise, who’s just moved in with her boyfriend and says she’s had a serious reality check. What started as an exciting next step in their relationship has quickly turned frustrating, as she’s realised he avoids housework at all costs… and expects praise whenever he does the bare minimum.From demanding a “thank you” for emptying the dishwasher to acting helpless around the house, Louise says she’s beginning to wonder if she’s living with a partner… or a giant man baby.Now she’s asking: how do you deal with a partner who expects to be looked after all the time?We dive into relationship expectations, sharing responsibilities, and the frustrations of moving in together for the first time.

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