The author shares their experience of coming home to a partially painted living room after their boyfriend, Freddie, took on the task of painting while they recovered from a wrist injury. Despite his good intentions, Freddie only completed the main sections of the walls, neglecting the detailed areas that require patience and finesse. This situation reflects broader themes of navigating shared responsibilities and expectations in relationships, highlighting the need for communication and a more thorough approach when assisting someone who is unable to fully contribute due to injury.
When we decided to repaint, I was touched when Freddie gallantly announced: I'll do it you just rest. But when I came back and expressed disappointment, he just handed me the brush and said: You're better at the fiddly bits.
Freddie insists he has done the main part, which is what counts. But he did everything except the bits that take time and patience. It's a cop-out.
If you offer to paint a wall for someone who's injured, you should do it all, including the bits that require you to crouch or switch to a smaller brush.
This isn't really about walls.
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