Ironing is not a favorite job, as it is time consuming and tedious. And you are right that you do not like it. However, in this tedious work you have to add one more move (if you do not do it) that is important for the good condition of the clothes.
What is this move? Iron the clothes upside down. And what is the reason? Ironing can cause dark colors to fade, which will not happen evenly but in individual areas of the garment (where you emphasize with the iron).
In addition, if the shirt or pants are a little shiny, the iron can cause gloss marks. By ironing the clothes upside down, however, you can avoid any discoloration or shine.