I think that’s why they’ve got to be seperate … one a traitor , one a faithful
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Rob will have to keep his ego & paranoia in check IMO
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I'm wondering if a clique will form with all the comedians as they already know each other really well.
Ooo im so excited
“The amount of parenting I’m making Lou do, I’d say yes to anything she asks,” is Rob’s justification for them being in Orlando again over Easter. I’m coming from a very different perspective as a single parent with an abusive ex but I really don’t think she has anything to complain about. She’s parenting because her husband is out earning enough that she and her kids can have the lifestyle they do.
‘Making Lou do’… is that how she sells it to him?!
Ffs Lou, go and get a full time job then. Make him stay at home for a bit. It’s alright him having this working class chip on his shoulder and thinking he has to work all the time, tell him to get over it and get his a home. Oh no wait, then you can’t do what you want to do. Which is what? Dragging two whining pre-teens across the world to eat plain pasta and demand everything they see. All while being resentful about being ‘default’ parent- a position you put yourself in.The more I think about the “default parent” thing the more it annoys me. You’re not the default parent if you agree as a couple that one of you earns significantly higher than the other, and there is no need for you both to work. The parenting is now her job, the earning is his. If she doesn’t want that job, then she should get a job out of the home and then she can moan about being the default parent, and will be in the same position as millions of other mothers.‘Making Lou do’… is that how she sells it to him?!
After my son was born , I decided I didn’t want to go back to work as I hated my job , couldn’t face the commute to London anymore , the cost of nursery was looking like it would be more than my monthly wages anyway and so my husband and I agreed that I would not go back to work and be a full time mum .
I did this for almost 4 years and didn’t return to work in a traditional sense until 2023 when my daughter (who was born in 2022) was one . My husband earned significantly higher than me and we were very lucky we could survive on one income for a while .
during that time , parenting and looking after our home was my full time job . Yes I was the default parent but that was my choice , I’d asked for this . So yes I was always the one who knew when it was non uniform day at school , or organised the kids doctors and dentists appointments , and know all their friends by name . And that’s been Lou’s reality too . Ok granted Rob is away more than my husband was but he earns probably fifty times what my husband does so that surely sweetens is somehow … I guess I felt if I wasn’t the default parent , what would I be doing lol
When I returned to work in 2023 was when my husband and I had to sit down a reevaluate responsibilities . He picked up more of the slack , became more abreast of their calendars and needs , and now we’re in a pretty good rhythm . But I didn’t really feel the burden of being a default parent until I had to mix working a 9-5 into it as well .
guess what I’m trying to say is that I understand Lou’s gripes but surely it was her choice to give up work and be a full time mum … what was she expecting when she did that ?
I did this for almost 4 years and didn’t return to work in a traditional sense until 2023 when my daughter (who was born in 2022) was one . My husband earned significantly higher than me and we were very lucky we could survive on one income for a while .
during that time , parenting and looking after our home was my full time job . Yes I was the default parent but that was my choice , I’d asked for this . So yes I was always the one who knew when it was non uniform day at school , or organised the kids doctors and dentists appointments , and know all their friends by name . And that’s been Lou’s reality too . Ok granted Rob is away more than my husband was but he earns probably fifty times what my husband does so that surely sweetens is somehow … I guess I felt if I wasn’t the default parent , what would I be doing lol
When I returned to work in 2023 was when my husband and I had to sit down a reevaluate responsibilities . He picked up more of the slack , became more abreast of their calendars and needs , and now we’re in a pretty good rhythm . But I didn’t really feel the burden of being a default parent until I had to mix working a 9-5 into it as well .
guess what I’m trying to say is that I understand Lou’s gripes but surely it was her choice to give up work and be a full time mum … what was she expecting when she did that ?
I think she’s resentful that her health kind of played into leaving her job (as far as I know it anyway), naturally Rob’s job took priority as she couldn’t work and he earns a lot more than a teacher. Completely understandable. But c’mon, just enjoy the life you’ve decided on and crack on with it. I know my kids schedule more than my husband, but I’m not paid for it in endless Disney holidays.
I just find it difficult when people complain but it feels like they've brought it on themselves a bit. My children do hobbies which don't require me to make costumes and, if I was stressed with my husband being away working, I'd be reverting to pizza and chicken nuggets. I appreciate house breakdown stuff is stressful though, and also - duck having one dog let alone two 
I've deliberately tried to make my life as easy as possible while my children are primary aged. They do basic cheap hobbies and very few days out which reduces the stress for all of us. Especially with two of us working 40+ hours out of the house a week.
I've deliberately tried to make my life as easy as possible while my children are primary aged. They do basic cheap hobbies and very few days out which reduces the stress for all of us. Especially with two of us working 40+ hours out of the house a week.
Wild generalisation maybe but as someone her age, I wish I’d get off my phone more. My algorithms cause more aggro- feeds are full of women and the ‘mental load’ which make me angry first off, but when I actually take a minute, am I really bothered about being the one who remembers to put the washing on? No! Do I feel better as soon as I log out of insta and FB? Hell yes. It’s exacerbates the problem. And now we’re all on jumping on what she says and does, perpetuating the issue.I just find it difficult when people complain but it feels like they've brought it on themselves a bit. My children do hobbies which don't require me to make costumes and, if I was stressed with my husband being away working, I'd be reverting to pizza and chicken nuggets. I appreciate house breakdown stuff is stressful though, and also - duck having one dog let alone two
I've deliberately tried to make my life as easy as possible while my children are primary aged. They do basic cheap hobbies and very few days out which reduces the stress for all of us. Especially with two of us working 40+ hours out of the house a week.
I work full time and I'm the default parent - ffs where's my 5 holidays a year ??
I’d happily settle into the role of default parent if I had the same lifestyle that they have. And she has time in the day during school hours for her own interests/hobbies.
Reformer Pilates more than once a week- yes please! Time and the money!
Did anyone catch Rob saying that Lou was on the judging panel for a book awards? After writing a non fictional advice book about parenting whilst extremely privileged? Jesus wept. Her agent is earning their money.
Also - did I miss mention of the traitors? Don't remember it coming up despite the title of today's pod?
Also - did I miss mention of the traitors? Don't remember it coming up despite the title of today's pod?
Yep, he did say that, that she has more “work” now but tbh, and this is going to sound harsh but I’ve had a crap day at work lol, her “work” is a glorified vanity project. If she was going out 9-5 teaching still, I would have some sympathy, but writing a book, doing interviews to promote said book, and being picked to be on a judging panel (which is very time-consuming apparently as it involves “reading a lot of books”
) is piss easy ad hoc “work” that in reality she does not need to do. And if she’s finding it too much to do her job and parent, maybe Rob should do less hours so he’s around to cover her shifts 
but I’m sure she’d not want that as it would mean a drop in income.Quite. And she has a very hands on partner, which she doesn’t seem to appreciate. Getting back from China in the early hours of the morning and still making it home in time to do the school run so she doesn’t have to. She’s got it made!I think she’s resentful that her health kind of played into leaving her job (as far as I know it anyway), naturally Rob’s job took priority as she couldn’t work and he earns a lot more than a teacher. Completely understandable. But c’mon, just enjoy the life you’ve decided on and crack on with it. I know my kids schedule more than my husband, but I’m not paid for it in endless Disney holidays.
Bet she makes him feel guilty a lot, which probably pays into his insecurities and the ribbing of Josh. All while she’s tapping away booking the next trip!