It is rude not to help your girlfriend.
Dan is sick with the flu and his girlfriend has been picking up the slack on all his chores at home.
Dan wants to rest in bed.
Dan insists that his partner leave the chores for him to do when he gets up.
Dan allows his partner to do everything around the house while he tries to sleep off his ailments.
Dan's partner accepts the deal and is relieved to take a break from the housework.
Dan's partner is overworked and stressed out about having to do everything around the house.