Anonymous wrote:I’m talking about emotionally detaching and reducing effort in the marriage to the bare minimum. I’m burnt out from a full-time job and being the default parent. At the end of the day, my kids, clients, and husband take everything I have to give, leaving nothing for me. I’m sick of all his “work” conferences, dinners, and pleasure trips while I’m breaking my back at work and at home. I’m just done. He adds no value to my life anymore. I’m calendaring my own solo bucket-list trips this year. I’m not communicating with him outside of necessary parenting. I’m dropping the rope on anything related to his family. I’m investing my time and income in myself, my kids, and my friendships. He gets nothing from me. How long can this last? Long enough to finish raising kids? I won’t exactly be sad if it leads to divorce, so fear of divorce is not motivating me to keep trying.
You sound passive-aggressive. That doesn’t solve any issues.
How is self-care passive-aggressive?
DP - By definition "quiet" anything is passive aggressive. Direct aggressive is confronting with: "Henceforth X is what's happening, because Y and therefore Z". Announcing to the anonymous internet you're "quitting" is passive weak sauce bullshit.
You brought children into the world with a non-parent. Take full responsibility. Now.
Nope, incorrect.
If you previously used to wipe down the coffee machine at work because it was gross and you didn't want to touch it, sure it's a choice. If you choose to stop wiping down the coffee machine at work and just get coffee elsewhere, that isn't being passive aggressive, it's just not doing the extra task.
You seem really confused about what this phrase means.
Nope, incorrect.
If a man previously used to work hard to fund extras like international vacations, a large house, and new luxury cars, sure it's a choice. If he chooses to stop funding extras and instead moves the family to a modest house with one vacation per year at Myrtle Beach and two Honda Accords, that isn't being passive aggressive, it's just not doing the extra.
You seem really confused about what these men are really offering, and what these wives actually offer in return.
OP here. The thing is, my income is integral to our lifestyle. And without getting into personal details, much of our spending is directly tied to DH, not me. It's not a marriage where I'm living a soft life while he provides for the family. I'm doing it all, but I don't get the basic respect and human decency I deserve. He just dumps his social and career-adjacent calendar on me like I'm always available to pick up all the slack at home. I am, because I'm not going to let the kids down, but I am just so done with the rest. Like, any part of the marriage not directly related to parenting - done.
Round numbers: how much do you make? How much does he make?
DP. How much money would someone have to make to justify not treating their spouse with respect and human decency?
Is it a specific number? Or a percentage of the HHI?
Right. I, OP, make enough money to live comfortably without any financial contribution from him, so no amount of money justifies the disrespect. Moreover, I am the saver in our family. When we separate, he will overspend, no matter how much money he makes, and I will save, no matter how much money I make.
Anonymous wrote:I’m talking about emotionally detaching and reducing effort in the marriage to the bare minimum. I’m burnt out from a full-time job and being the default parent. At the end of the day, my kids, clients, and husband take everything I have to give, leaving nothing for me. I’m sick of all his “work” conferences, dinners, and pleasure trips while I’m breaking my back at work and at home. I’m just done. He adds no value to my life anymore. I’m calendaring my own solo bucket-list trips this year. I’m not communicating with him outside of necessary parenting. I’m dropping the rope on anything related to his family. I’m investing my time and income in myself, my kids, and my friendships. He gets nothing from me. How long can this last? Long enough to finish raising kids? I won’t exactly be sad if it leads to divorce, so fear of divorce is not motivating me to keep trying.
You sound passive-aggressive. That doesn’t solve any issues.
How is self-care passive-aggressive?
DP - By definition "quiet" anything is passive aggressive. Direct aggressive is confronting with: "Henceforth X is what's happening, because Y and therefore Z". Announcing to the anonymous internet you're "quitting" is passive weak sauce bullshit.
You brought children into the world with a non-parent. Take full responsibility. Now.
Nope, incorrect.
If you previously used to wipe down the coffee machine at work because it was gross and you didn't want to touch it, sure it's a choice. If you choose to stop wiping down the coffee machine at work and just get coffee elsewhere, that isn't being passive aggressive, it's just not doing the extra task.
You seem really confused about what this phrase means.
Nope, incorrect.
If a man previously used to work hard to fund extras like international vacations, a large house, and new luxury cars, sure it's a choice. If he chooses to stop funding extras and instead moves the family to a modest house with one vacation per year at Myrtle Beach and two Honda Accords, that isn't being passive aggressive, it's just not doing the extra.
You seem really confused about what these men are really offering, and what these wives actually offer in return.
OP here. The thing is, my income is integral to our lifestyle. And without getting into personal details, much of our spending is directly tied to DH, not me. It's not a marriage where I'm living a soft life while he provides for the family. I'm doing it all, but I don't get the basic respect and human decency I deserve. He just dumps his social and career-adjacent calendar on me like I'm always available to pick up all the slack at home. I am, because I'm not going to let the kids down, but I am just so done with the rest. Like, any part of the marriage not directly related to parenting - done.
Round numbers: how much do you make? How much does he make?
DP. How much money would someone have to make to justify not treating their spouse with respect and human decency?
Is it a specific number? Or a percentage of the HHI?
Right. I, OP, make enough money to live comfortably without any financial contribution from him, so no amount of money justifies the disrespect. Moreover, I am the saver in our family. When we separate, he will overspend, no matter how much money he makes, and I will save, no matter how much money I make.
Your silence on the actual financial facts of the case is telling. Your arguments only work with a bunch of vague hand-waving. Not with actual reality.
Her finances aren't your business. You aren't the marriage police, and she doesn't need your permission for anything. No one cares what you think.
Anonymous wrote:I’m talking about emotionally detaching and reducing effort in the marriage to the bare minimum. I’m burnt out from a full-time job and being the default parent. At the end of the day, my kids, clients, and husband take everything I have to give, leaving nothing for me. I’m sick of all his “work” conferences, dinners, and pleasure trips while I’m breaking my back at work and at home. I’m just done. He adds no value to my life anymore. I’m calendaring my own solo bucket-list trips this year. I’m not communicating with him outside of necessary parenting. I’m dropping the rope on anything related to his family. I’m investing my time and income in myself, my kids, and my friendships. He gets nothing from me. How long can this last? Long enough to finish raising kids? I won’t exactly be sad if it leads to divorce, so fear of divorce is not motivating me to keep trying.
You sound passive-aggressive. That doesn’t solve any issues.
How is self-care passive-aggressive?
DP - By definition "quiet" anything is passive aggressive. Direct aggressive is confronting with: "Henceforth X is what's happening, because Y and therefore Z". Announcing to the anonymous internet you're "quitting" is passive weak sauce bullshit.
You brought children into the world with a non-parent. Take full responsibility. Now.
Nope, incorrect.
If you previously used to wipe down the coffee machine at work because it was gross and you didn't want to touch it, sure it's a choice. If you choose to stop wiping down the coffee machine at work and just get coffee elsewhere, that isn't being passive aggressive, it's just not doing the extra task.
You seem really confused about what this phrase means.
Nope, incorrect.
If a man previously used to work hard to fund extras like international vacations, a large house, and new luxury cars, sure it's a choice. If he chooses to stop funding extras and instead moves the family to a modest house with one vacation per year at Myrtle Beach and two Honda Accords, that isn't being passive aggressive, it's just not doing the extra.
You seem really confused about what these men are really offering, and what these wives actually offer in return.
OP here. The thing is, my income is integral to our lifestyle. And without getting into personal details, much of our spending is directly tied to DH, not me. It's not a marriage where I'm living a soft life while he provides for the family. I'm doing it all, but I don't get the basic respect and human decency I deserve. He just dumps his social and career-adjacent calendar on me like I'm always available to pick up all the slack at home. I am, because I'm not going to let the kids down, but I am just so done with the rest. Like, any part of the marriage not directly related to parenting - done.
Round numbers: how much do you make? How much does he make?
DP. How much money would someone have to make to justify not treating their spouse with respect and human decency?
Is it a specific number? Or a percentage of the HHI?
Right?
"I man, I make money, I can abuse my wife and kids if I want. Because MONEY."
These men are so f***ing delusional.
DH being distant and not doing chores equals "abuse" is crazy work.
Stonewalling is abuse. If you don't know things, you know you can choose not to post.
Anonymous wrote:I’m talking about emotionally detaching and reducing effort in the marriage to the bare minimum. I’m burnt out from a full-time job and being the default parent. At the end of the day, my kids, clients, and husband take everything I have to give, leaving nothing for me. I’m sick of all his “work” conferences, dinners, and pleasure trips while I’m breaking my back at work and at home. I’m just done. He adds no value to my life anymore. I’m calendaring my own solo bucket-list trips this year. I’m not communicating with him outside of necessary parenting. I’m dropping the rope on anything related to his family. I’m investing my time and income in myself, my kids, and my friendships. He gets nothing from me. How long can this last? Long enough to finish raising kids? I won’t exactly be sad if it leads to divorce, so fear of divorce is not motivating me to keep trying.
You sound passive-aggressive. That doesn’t solve any issues.
How is self-care passive-aggressive?
DP - By definition "quiet" anything is passive aggressive. Direct aggressive is confronting with: "Henceforth X is what's happening, because Y and therefore Z". Announcing to the anonymous internet you're "quitting" is passive weak sauce bullshit.
You brought children into the world with a non-parent. Take full responsibility. Now.
Nope, incorrect.
If you previously used to wipe down the coffee machine at work because it was gross and you didn't want to touch it, sure it's a choice. If you choose to stop wiping down the coffee machine at work and just get coffee elsewhere, that isn't being passive aggressive, it's just not doing the extra task.
You seem really confused about what this phrase means.
Nope, incorrect.
If a man previously used to work hard to fund extras like international vacations, a large house, and new luxury cars, sure it's a choice. If he chooses to stop funding extras and instead moves the family to a modest house with one vacation per year at Myrtle Beach and two Honda Accords, that isn't being passive aggressive, it's just not doing the extra.
You seem really confused about what these men are really offering, and what these wives actually offer in return.
OP here. The thing is, my income is integral to our lifestyle. And without getting into personal details, much of our spending is directly tied to DH, not me. It's not a marriage where I'm living a soft life while he provides for the family. I'm doing it all, but I don't get the basic respect and human decency I deserve. He just dumps his social and career-adjacent calendar on me like I'm always available to pick up all the slack at home. I am, because I'm not going to let the kids down, but I am just so done with the rest. Like, any part of the marriage not directly related to parenting - done.
Round numbers: how much do you make? How much does he make?
DP. How much money would someone have to make to justify not treating their spouse with respect and human decency?
Is it a specific number? Or a percentage of the HHI?
Right. I, OP, make enough money to live comfortably without any financial contribution from him, so no amount of money justifies the disrespect. Moreover, I am the saver in our family. When we separate, he will overspend, no matter how much money he makes, and I will save, no matter how much money I make.
Your silence on the actual financial facts of the case is telling. Your arguments only work with a bunch of vague hand-waving. Not with actual reality.
Her finances aren't your business. You aren't the marriage police, and she doesn't need your permission for anything. No one cares what you think.
Her finances are relevant to her question. It's like someone posted a health problem but is insisting that she only describe half the symptoms.
Not really. "Are other women quiet quitting your marriage?" does not need a financial disclosure to answer.
Anonymous wrote:I’m talking about emotionally detaching and reducing effort in the marriage to the bare minimum. I’m burnt out from a full-time job and being the default parent. At the end of the day, my kids, clients, and husband take everything I have to give, leaving nothing for me. I’m sick of all his “work” conferences, dinners, and pleasure trips while I’m breaking my back at work and at home. I’m just done. He adds no value to my life anymore. I’m calendaring my own solo bucket-list trips this year. I’m not communicating with him outside of necessary parenting. I’m dropping the rope on anything related to his family. I’m investing my time and income in myself, my kids, and my friendships. He gets nothing from me. How long can this last? Long enough to finish raising kids? I won’t exactly be sad if it leads to divorce, so fear of divorce is not motivating me to keep trying.
You sound passive-aggressive. That doesn’t solve any issues.
How is self-care passive-aggressive?
DP - By definition "quiet" anything is passive aggressive. Direct aggressive is confronting with: "Henceforth X is what's happening, because Y and therefore Z". Announcing to the anonymous internet you're "quitting" is passive weak sauce bullshit.
You brought children into the world with a non-parent. Take full responsibility. Now.
Nope, incorrect.
If you previously used to wipe down the coffee machine at work because it was gross and you didn't want to touch it, sure it's a choice. If you choose to stop wiping down the coffee machine at work and just get coffee elsewhere, that isn't being passive aggressive, it's just not doing the extra task.
You seem really confused about what this phrase means.
Nope, incorrect.
If a man previously used to work hard to fund extras like international vacations, a large house, and new luxury cars, sure it's a choice. If he chooses to stop funding extras and instead moves the family to a modest house with one vacation per year at Myrtle Beach and two Honda Accords, that isn't being passive aggressive, it's just not doing the extra.
You seem really confused about what these men are really offering, and what these wives actually offer in return.
OP here. The thing is, my income is integral to our lifestyle. And without getting into personal details, much of our spending is directly tied to DH, not me. It's not a marriage where I'm living a soft life while he provides for the family. I'm doing it all, but I don't get the basic respect and human decency I deserve. He just dumps his social and career-adjacent calendar on me like I'm always available to pick up all the slack at home. I am, because I'm not going to let the kids down, but I am just so done with the rest. Like, any part of the marriage not directly related to parenting - done.
Round numbers: how much do you make? How much does he make?
DP. How much money would someone have to make to justify not treating their spouse with respect and human decency?
Is it a specific number? Or a percentage of the HHI?
Right. I, OP, make enough money to live comfortably without any financial contribution from him, so no amount of money justifies the disrespect. Moreover, I am the saver in our family. When we separate, he will overspend, no matter how much money he makes, and I will save, no matter how much money I make.
Your silence on the actual financial facts of the case is telling. Your arguments only work with a bunch of vague hand-waving. Not with actual reality.
Another DP: It doesn't matter. OP is allowed to have a career.
Anonymous wrote:I’m talking about emotionally detaching and reducing effort in the marriage to the bare minimum. I’m burnt out from a full-time job and being the default parent. At the end of the day, my kids, clients, and husband take everything I have to give, leaving nothing for me. I’m sick of all his “work” conferences, dinners, and pleasure trips while I’m breaking my back at work and at home. I’m just done. He adds no value to my life anymore. I’m calendaring my own solo bucket-list trips this year. I’m not communicating with him outside of necessary parenting. I’m dropping the rope on anything related to his family. I’m investing my time and income in myself, my kids, and my friendships. He gets nothing from me. How long can this last? Long enough to finish raising kids? I won’t exactly be sad if it leads to divorce, so fear of divorce is not motivating me to keep trying.
You sound passive-aggressive. That doesn’t solve any issues.
How is self-care passive-aggressive?
DP - By definition "quiet" anything is passive aggressive. Direct aggressive is confronting with: "Henceforth X is what's happening, because Y and therefore Z". Announcing to the anonymous internet you're "quitting" is passive weak sauce bullshit.
You brought children into the world with a non-parent. Take full responsibility. Now.
Nope, incorrect.
If you previously used to wipe down the coffee machine at work because it was gross and you didn't want to touch it, sure it's a choice. If you choose to stop wiping down the coffee machine at work and just get coffee elsewhere, that isn't being passive aggressive, it's just not doing the extra task.
You seem really confused about what this phrase means.
Nope, incorrect.
If a man previously used to work hard to fund extras like international vacations, a large house, and new luxury cars, sure it's a choice. If he chooses to stop funding extras and instead moves the family to a modest house with one vacation per year at Myrtle Beach and two Honda Accords, that isn't being passive aggressive, it's just not doing the extra.
You seem really confused about what these men are really offering, and what these wives actually offer in return.
OP here. The thing is, my income is integral to our lifestyle. And without getting into personal details, much of our spending is directly tied to DH, not me. It's not a marriage where I'm living a soft life while he provides for the family. I'm doing it all, but I don't get the basic respect and human decency I deserve. He just dumps his social and career-adjacent calendar on me like I'm always available to pick up all the slack at home. I am, because I'm not going to let the kids down, but I am just so done with the rest. Like, any part of the marriage not directly related to parenting - done.
Round numbers: how much do you make? How much does he make?
DP. How much money would someone have to make to justify not treating their spouse with respect and human decency?
Is it a specific number? Or a percentage of the HHI?
Right. I, OP, make enough money to live comfortably without any financial contribution from him, so no amount of money justifies the disrespect. Moreover, I am the saver in our family. When we separate, he will overspend, no matter how much money he makes, and I will save, no matter how much money I make.
Your silence on the actual financial facts of the case is telling. Your arguments only work with a bunch of vague hand-waving. Not with actual reality.
OP just ignore this poster. There is zero reason you need to tell randos your personal financial details. Honestly, it's safer not to.
Anonymous wrote:I’m talking about emotionally detaching and reducing effort in the marriage to the bare minimum. I’m burnt out from a full-time job and being the default parent. At the end of the day, my kids, clients, and husband take everything I have to give, leaving nothing for me. I’m sick of all his “work” conferences, dinners, and pleasure trips while I’m breaking my back at work and at home. I’m just done. He adds no value to my life anymore. I’m calendaring my own solo bucket-list trips this year. I’m not communicating with him outside of necessary parenting. I’m dropping the rope on anything related to his family. I’m investing my time and income in myself, my kids, and my friendships. He gets nothing from me. How long can this last? Long enough to finish raising kids? I won’t exactly be sad if it leads to divorce, so fear of divorce is not motivating me to keep trying.
You sound passive-aggressive. That doesn’t solve any issues.
How is self-care passive-aggressive?
DP - By definition "quiet" anything is passive aggressive. Direct aggressive is confronting with: "Henceforth X is what's happening, because Y and therefore Z". Announcing to the anonymous internet you're "quitting" is passive weak sauce bullshit.
You brought children into the world with a non-parent. Take full responsibility. Now.
Nope, incorrect.
If you previously used to wipe down the coffee machine at work because it was gross and you didn't want to touch it, sure it's a choice. If you choose to stop wiping down the coffee machine at work and just get coffee elsewhere, that isn't being passive aggressive, it's just not doing the extra task.
You seem really confused about what this phrase means.
Nope, incorrect.
If a man previously used to work hard to fund extras like international vacations, a large house, and new luxury cars, sure it's a choice. If he chooses to stop funding extras and instead moves the family to a modest house with one vacation per year at Myrtle Beach and two Honda Accords, that isn't being passive aggressive, it's just not doing the extra.
You seem really confused about what these men are really offering, and what these wives actually offer in return.
OP here. The thing is, my income is integral to our lifestyle. And without getting into personal details, much of our spending is directly tied to DH, not me. It's not a marriage where I'm living a soft life while he provides for the family. I'm doing it all, but I don't get the basic respect and human decency I deserve. He just dumps his social and career-adjacent calendar on me like I'm always available to pick up all the slack at home. I am, because I'm not going to let the kids down, but I am just so done with the rest. Like, any part of the marriage not directly related to parenting - done.
Round numbers: how much do you make? How much does he make?
DP. How much money would someone have to make to justify not treating their spouse with respect and human decency?
Is it a specific number? Or a percentage of the HHI?
Right. I, OP, make enough money to live comfortably without any financial contribution from him, so no amount of money justifies the disrespect. Moreover, I am the saver in our family. When we separate, he will overspend, no matter how much money he makes, and I will save, no matter how much money I make.
Your silence on the actual financial facts of the case is telling. Your arguments only work with a bunch of vague hand-waving. Not with actual reality.
OP just ignore this poster. There is zero reason you need to tell randos your personal financial details. Honestly, it's safer not to.
Yes, it would be so dangerous to give order of magnitude examples on an anonymous message board.
Anonymous wrote:I’m talking about emotionally detaching and reducing effort in the marriage to the bare minimum. I’m burnt out from a full-time job and being the default parent. At the end of the day, my kids, clients, and husband take everything I have to give, leaving nothing for me. I’m sick of all his “work” conferences, dinners, and pleasure trips while I’m breaking my back at work and at home. I’m just done. He adds no value to my life anymore. I’m calendaring my own solo bucket-list trips this year. I’m not communicating with him outside of necessary parenting. I’m dropping the rope on anything related to his family. I’m investing my time and income in myself, my kids, and my friendships. He gets nothing from me. How long can this last? Long enough to finish raising kids? I won’t exactly be sad if it leads to divorce, so fear of divorce is not motivating me to keep trying.
You sound passive-aggressive. That doesn’t solve any issues.
How is self-care passive-aggressive?
DP - By definition "quiet" anything is passive aggressive. Direct aggressive is confronting with: "Henceforth X is what's happening, because Y and therefore Z". Announcing to the anonymous internet you're "quitting" is passive weak sauce bullshit.
You brought children into the world with a non-parent. Take full responsibility. Now.
Nope, incorrect.
If you previously used to wipe down the coffee machine at work because it was gross and you didn't want to touch it, sure it's a choice. If you choose to stop wiping down the coffee machine at work and just get coffee elsewhere, that isn't being passive aggressive, it's just not doing the extra task.
You seem really confused about what this phrase means.
Nope, incorrect.
If a man previously used to work hard to fund extras like international vacations, a large house, and new luxury cars, sure it's a choice. If he chooses to stop funding extras and instead moves the family to a modest house with one vacation per year at Myrtle Beach and two Honda Accords, that isn't being passive aggressive, it's just not doing the extra.
You seem really confused about what these men are really offering, and what these wives actually offer in return.
OP here. The thing is, my income is integral to our lifestyle. And without getting into personal details, much of our spending is directly tied to DH, not me. It's not a marriage where I'm living a soft life while he provides for the family. I'm doing it all, but I don't get the basic respect and human decency I deserve. He just dumps his social and career-adjacent calendar on me like I'm always available to pick up all the slack at home. I am, because I'm not going to let the kids down, but I am just so done with the rest. Like, any part of the marriage not directly related to parenting - done.
Round numbers: how much do you make? How much does he make?
DP. How much money would someone have to make to justify not treating their spouse with respect and human decency?
Is it a specific number? Or a percentage of the HHI?
Right. I, OP, make enough money to live comfortably without any financial contribution from him, so no amount of money justifies the disrespect. Moreover, I am the saver in our family. When we separate, he will overspend, no matter how much money he makes, and I will save, no matter how much money I make.
Your silence on the actual financial facts of the case is telling. Your arguments only work with a bunch of vague hand-waving. Not with actual reality.
Her finances aren't your business. You aren't the marriage police, and she doesn't need your permission for anything. No one cares what you think.
Her finances are relevant to her question. It's like someone posted a health problem but is insisting that she only describe half the symptoms.
Not really. "Are other women quiet quitting your marriage?" does not need a financial disclosure to answer.
NP. OP raised the subject:
"OP here. The thing is, my income is integral to our lifestyle. And without getting into personal details, much of our spending is directly tied to DH, not me"
It's absolutely relevant now. OP made it relevant.
A) not a question
B) not actually relevant. All it says is she works and they need her income, and he's the spender in the relationship.
Anonymous wrote:I’m talking about emotionally detaching and reducing effort in the marriage to the bare minimum. I’m burnt out from a full-time job and being the default parent. At the end of the day, my kids, clients, and husband take everything I have to give, leaving nothing for me. I’m sick of all his “work” conferences, dinners, and pleasure trips while I’m breaking my back at work and at home. I’m just done. He adds no value to my life anymore. I’m calendaring my own solo bucket-list trips this year. I’m not communicating with him outside of necessary parenting. I’m dropping the rope on anything related to his family. I’m investing my time and income in myself, my kids, and my friendships. He gets nothing from me. How long can this last? Long enough to finish raising kids? I won’t exactly be sad if it leads to divorce, so fear of divorce is not motivating me to keep trying.
You sound passive-aggressive. That doesn’t solve any issues.
How is self-care passive-aggressive?
DP - By definition "quiet" anything is passive aggressive. Direct aggressive is confronting with: "Henceforth X is what's happening, because Y and therefore Z". Announcing to the anonymous internet you're "quitting" is passive weak sauce bullshit.
You brought children into the world with a non-parent. Take full responsibility. Now.
Nope, incorrect.
If you previously used to wipe down the coffee machine at work because it was gross and you didn't want to touch it, sure it's a choice. If you choose to stop wiping down the coffee machine at work and just get coffee elsewhere, that isn't being passive aggressive, it's just not doing the extra task.
You seem really confused about what this phrase means.
Nope, incorrect.
If a man previously used to work hard to fund extras like international vacations, a large house, and new luxury cars, sure it's a choice. If he chooses to stop funding extras and instead moves the family to a modest house with one vacation per year at Myrtle Beach and two Honda Accords, that isn't being passive aggressive, it's just not doing the extra.
You seem really confused about what these men are really offering, and what these wives actually offer in return.
OP here. The thing is, my income is integral to our lifestyle. And without getting into personal details, much of our spending is directly tied to DH, not me. It's not a marriage where I'm living a soft life while he provides for the family. I'm doing it all, but I don't get the basic respect and human decency I deserve. He just dumps his social and career-adjacent calendar on me like I'm always available to pick up all the slack at home. I am, because I'm not going to let the kids down, but I am just so done with the rest. Like, any part of the marriage not directly related to parenting - done.
Round numbers: how much do you make? How much does he make?
DP. How much money would someone have to make to justify not treating their spouse with respect and human decency?
Is it a specific number? Or a percentage of the HHI?
If one spouse works 65 hours a week and makes $600k, and the other works 40 hours a week and makes $125k, is it reasonable that one of them should do more around the house than the other? Or further, even if they both work 40 hours a week, why divide the remainder of life's work evenly? They don't divide the money-earning evenly. I don't understand why people don't just hire help. But a lot of wives refuse b/c it's power trip to bttch to their husband about his not mowing the lawn/sacking the trash/loading the dishwasher. All things that could be done by a greencard holder for $20/hr.
If, in this instance, the man making $600k said, “I’m not able to help around the house because I am working, so I am going to hire someone to do my share of the chores,” I think that would be more than fine.
Or if he said, “I make 80-85% of the income, so I will only do 15-20% of the household chores.” That would also be more or less okay.
What doesn’t work is when he says, “I make a high income, so I am going to do 0% of the housework, not even the things that I was doing when I was living on my own before we were married.”
I think a calendar that allocates household and parenting responsibilities on a predictable basis, with the mutual understanding that you can't schedule anything when you are responsible for the kids without asking your spouse or co-parent to cover for you, would go a long way. Like, he has Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday nights and Monday and Wednesday mornings, and if he wants to plan a coffee meeting, a work conference, or go to a Capitals game, he asks his wife well in advance if she can cover for him or a trade, and if she can't accomodate a trade, he finds a babysitter, with a limit on how much babysitting time they think is okay for their family. If someone is being taken advantage of, then you put a system in place to address it. Basically, they need a parenting agreement within the marriage to stop the conflict on this issue.
Anonymous wrote:I’m talking about emotionally detaching and reducing effort in the marriage to the bare minimum. I’m burnt out from a full-time job and being the default parent. At the end of the day, my kids, clients, and husband take everything I have to give, leaving nothing for me. I’m sick of all his “work” conferences, dinners, and pleasure trips while I’m breaking my back at work and at home. I’m just done. He adds no value to my life anymore. I’m calendaring my own solo bucket-list trips this year. I’m not communicating with him outside of necessary parenting. I’m dropping the rope on anything related to his family. I’m investing my time and income in myself, my kids, and my friendships. He gets nothing from me. How long can this last? Long enough to finish raising kids? I won’t exactly be sad if it leads to divorce, so fear of divorce is not motivating me to keep trying.
You sound passive-aggressive. That doesn’t solve any issues.
How is self-care passive-aggressive?
DP - By definition "quiet" anything is passive aggressive. Direct aggressive is confronting with: "Henceforth X is what's happening, because Y and therefore Z". Announcing to the anonymous internet you're "quitting" is passive weak sauce bullshit.
You brought children into the world with a non-parent. Take full responsibility. Now.
Nope, incorrect.
If you previously used to wipe down the coffee machine at work because it was gross and you didn't want to touch it, sure it's a choice. If you choose to stop wiping down the coffee machine at work and just get coffee elsewhere, that isn't being passive aggressive, it's just not doing the extra task.
You seem really confused about what this phrase means.
Nope, incorrect.
If a man previously used to work hard to fund extras like international vacations, a large house, and new luxury cars, sure it's a choice. If he chooses to stop funding extras and instead moves the family to a modest house with one vacation per year at Myrtle Beach and two Honda Accords, that isn't being passive aggressive, it's just not doing the extra.
You seem really confused about what these men are really offering, and what these wives actually offer in return.
OP here. The thing is, my income is integral to our lifestyle. And without getting into personal details, much of our spending is directly tied to DH, not me. It's not a marriage where I'm living a soft life while he provides for the family. I'm doing it all, but I don't get the basic respect and human decency I deserve. He just dumps his social and career-adjacent calendar on me like I'm always available to pick up all the slack at home. I am, because I'm not going to let the kids down, but I am just so done with the rest. Like, any part of the marriage not directly related to parenting - done.
Round numbers: how much do you make? How much does he make?
DP. How much money would someone have to make to justify not treating their spouse with respect and human decency?
Is it a specific number? Or a percentage of the HHI?
Right. I, OP, make enough money to live comfortably without any financial contribution from him, so no amount of money justifies the disrespect. Moreover, I am the saver in our family. When we separate, he will overspend, no matter how much money he makes, and I will save, no matter how much money I make.
Your silence on the actual financial facts of the case is telling. Your arguments only work with a bunch of vague hand-waving. Not with actual reality.
Her finances aren't your business. You aren't the marriage police, and she doesn't need your permission for anything. No one cares what you think.
Her finances are relevant to her question. It's like someone posted a health problem but is insisting that she only describe half the symptoms.
Not really. "Are other women quiet quitting your marriage?" does not need a financial disclosure to answer.
NP. OP raised the subject:
"OP here. The thing is, my income is integral to our lifestyle. And without getting into personal details, much of our spending is directly tied to DH, not me"
It's absolutely relevant now. OP made it relevant.
A) not a question
B) not actually relevant. All it says is she works and they need her income, and he's the spender in the relationship.
pp
A) Statements are relevant. I'm not even sure what you mean; it doesn't make any sense.
B) It's fair game to respond for clarity/details on a topic raised by OP. OP is free to decline, of course.
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Anonymous wrote:I’m talking about emotionally detaching and reducing effort in the marriage to the bare minimum. I’m burnt out from a full-time job and being the default parent. At the end of the day, my kids, clients, and husband take everything I have to give, leaving nothing for me. I’m sick of all his “work” conferences, dinners, and pleasure trips while I’m breaking my back at work and at home. I’m just done. He adds no value to my life anymore. I’m calendaring my own solo bucket-list trips this year. I’m not communicating with him outside of necessary parenting. I’m dropping the rope on anything related to his family. I’m investing my time and income in myself, my kids, and my friendships. He gets nothing from me. How long can this last? Long enough to finish raising kids? I won’t exactly be sad if it leads to divorce, so fear of divorce is not motivating me to keep trying.
You sound passive-aggressive. That doesn’t solve any issues.
How is self-care passive-aggressive?
DP - By definition "quiet" anything is passive aggressive. Direct aggressive is confronting with: "Henceforth X is what's happening, because Y and therefore Z". Announcing to the anonymous internet you're "quitting" is passive weak sauce bullshit.
You brought children into the world with a non-parent. Take full responsibility. Now.
Nope, incorrect.
If you previously used to wipe down the coffee machine at work because it was gross and you didn't want to touch it, sure it's a choice. If you choose to stop wiping down the coffee machine at work and just get coffee elsewhere, that isn't being passive aggressive, it's just not doing the extra task.
You seem really confused about what this phrase means.
Nope, incorrect.
If a man previously used to work hard to fund extras like international vacations, a large house, and new luxury cars, sure it's a choice. If he chooses to stop funding extras and instead moves the family to a modest house with one vacation per year at Myrtle Beach and two Honda Accords, that isn't being passive aggressive, it's just not doing the extra.
You seem really confused about what these men are really offering, and what these wives actually offer in return.
OP here. The thing is, my income is integral to our lifestyle. And without getting into personal details, much of our spending is directly tied to DH, not me. It's not a marriage where I'm living a soft life while he provides for the family. I'm doing it all, but I don't get the basic respect and human decency I deserve. He just dumps his social and career-adjacent calendar on me like I'm always available to pick up all the slack at home. I am, because I'm not going to let the kids down, but I am just so done with the rest. Like, any part of the marriage not directly related to parenting - done.
Round numbers: how much do you make? How much does he make?
DP. How much money would someone have to make to justify not treating their spouse with respect and human decency?
Is it a specific number? Or a percentage of the HHI?
Right. I, OP, make enough money to live comfortably without any financial contribution from him, so no amount of money justifies the disrespect. Moreover, I am the saver in our family. When we separate, he will overspend, no matter how much money he makes, and I will save, no matter how much money I make.
Your silence on the actual financial facts of the case is telling. Your arguments only work with a bunch of vague hand-waving. Not with actual reality.
Her finances aren't your business. You aren't the marriage police, and she doesn't need your permission for anything. No one cares what you think.
Her finances are relevant to her question. It's like someone posted a health problem but is insisting that she only describe half the symptoms.
Not really. "Are other women quiet quitting your marriage?" does not need a financial disclosure to answer.
NP. OP raised the subject:
"OP here. The thing is, my income is integral to our lifestyle. And without getting into personal details, much of our spending is directly tied to DH, not me"
It's absolutely relevant now. OP made it relevant.
A) not a question
B) not actually relevant. All it says is she works and they need her income, and he's the spender in the relationship.
pp
A) Statements are relevant. I'm not even sure what that was supposed to mean; it doesn't make any sense.
B) It's fair game to respond for clarity/details on a topic raised by OP. OP is free to decline, of course.
It's relevant here insofar as her ability to independently provide for these children. This seems to be the case - "I, OP, make enough money to live comfortably without any financial contribution from him, so no amount of money justifies the disrespect."- which brings the divorce option more into view.
Anonymous wrote:I’m talking about emotionally detaching and reducing effort in the marriage to the bare minimum. I’m burnt out from a full-time job and being the default parent. At the end of the day, my kids, clients, and husband take everything I have to give, leaving nothing for me. I’m sick of all his “work” conferences, dinners, and pleasure trips while I’m breaking my back at work and at home. I’m just done. He adds no value to my life anymore. I’m calendaring my own solo bucket-list trips this year. I’m not communicating with him outside of necessary parenting. I’m dropping the rope on anything related to his family. I’m investing my time and income in myself, my kids, and my friendships. He gets nothing from me. How long can this last? Long enough to finish raising kids? I won’t exactly be sad if it leads to divorce, so fear of divorce is not motivating me to keep trying.
You sound passive-aggressive. That doesn’t solve any issues.
How is self-care passive-aggressive?
DP - By definition "quiet" anything is passive aggressive. Direct aggressive is confronting with: "Henceforth X is what's happening, because Y and therefore Z". Announcing to the anonymous internet you're "quitting" is passive weak sauce bullshit.
You brought children into the world with a non-parent. Take full responsibility. Now.
Nope, incorrect.
If you previously used to wipe down the coffee machine at work because it was gross and you didn't want to touch it, sure it's a choice. If you choose to stop wiping down the coffee machine at work and just get coffee elsewhere, that isn't being passive aggressive, it's just not doing the extra task.
You seem really confused about what this phrase means.
Nope, incorrect.
If a man previously used to work hard to fund extras like international vacations, a large house, and new luxury cars, sure it's a choice. If he chooses to stop funding extras and instead moves the family to a modest house with one vacation per year at Myrtle Beach and two Honda Accords, that isn't being passive aggressive, it's just not doing the extra.
You seem really confused about what these men are really offering, and what these wives actually offer in return.
OP here. The thing is, my income is integral to our lifestyle. And without getting into personal details, much of our spending is directly tied to DH, not me. It's not a marriage where I'm living a soft life while he provides for the family. I'm doing it all, but I don't get the basic respect and human decency I deserve. He just dumps his social and career-adjacent calendar on me like I'm always available to pick up all the slack at home. I am, because I'm not going to let the kids down, but I am just so done with the rest. Like, any part of the marriage not directly related to parenting - done.
Round numbers: how much do you make? How much does he make?
DP. How much money would someone have to make to justify not treating their spouse with respect and human decency?
Is it a specific number? Or a percentage of the HHI?
Right. I, OP, make enough money to live comfortably without any financial contribution from him, so no amount of money justifies the disrespect. Moreover, I am the saver in our family. When we separate, he will overspend, no matter how much money he makes, and I will save, no matter how much money I make.
Your silence on the actual financial facts of the case is telling. Your arguments only work with a bunch of vague hand-waving. Not with actual reality.
Her finances aren't your business. You aren't the marriage police, and she doesn't need your permission for anything. No one cares what you think.
Her finances are relevant to her question. It's like someone posted a health problem but is insisting that she only describe half the symptoms.
Not really. "Are other women quiet quitting your marriage?" does not need a financial disclosure to answer.
NP. OP raised the subject:
"OP here. The thing is, my income is integral to our lifestyle. And without getting into personal details, much of our spending is directly tied to DH, not me"
It's absolutely relevant now. OP made it relevant.
A) not a question
B) not actually relevant. All it says is she works and they need her income, and he's the spender in the relationship.
pp
A) Statements are relevant. I'm not even sure what you mean; it doesn't make any sense.
B) It's fair game to respond for clarity/details on a topic raised by OP. OP is free to decline, of course.
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Anonymous wrote:I’m talking about emotionally detaching and reducing effort in the marriage to the bare minimum. I’m burnt out from a full-time job and being the default parent. At the end of the day, my kids, clients, and husband take everything I have to give, leaving nothing for me. I’m sick of all his “work” conferences, dinners, and pleasure trips while I’m breaking my back at work and at home. I’m just done. He adds no value to my life anymore. I’m calendaring my own solo bucket-list trips this year. I’m not communicating with him outside of necessary parenting. I’m dropping the rope on anything related to his family. I’m investing my time and income in myself, my kids, and my friendships. He gets nothing from me. How long can this last? Long enough to finish raising kids? I won’t exactly be sad if it leads to divorce, so fear of divorce is not motivating me to keep trying.
You sound passive-aggressive. That doesn’t solve any issues.
How is self-care passive-aggressive?
DP - By definition "quiet" anything is passive aggressive. Direct aggressive is confronting with: "Henceforth X is what's happening, because Y and therefore Z". Announcing to the anonymous internet you're "quitting" is passive weak sauce bullshit.
You brought children into the world with a non-parent. Take full responsibility. Now.
Nope, incorrect.
If you previously used to wipe down the coffee machine at work because it was gross and you didn't want to touch it, sure it's a choice. If you choose to stop wiping down the coffee machine at work and just get coffee elsewhere, that isn't being passive aggressive, it's just not doing the extra task.
You seem really confused about what this phrase means.
Nope, incorrect.
If a man previously used to work hard to fund extras like international vacations, a large house, and new luxury cars, sure it's a choice. If he chooses to stop funding extras and instead moves the family to a modest house with one vacation per year at Myrtle Beach and two Honda Accords, that isn't being passive aggressive, it's just not doing the extra.
You seem really confused about what these men are really offering, and what these wives actually offer in return.
OP here. The thing is, my income is integral to our lifestyle. And without getting into personal details, much of our spending is directly tied to DH, not me. It's not a marriage where I'm living a soft life while he provides for the family. I'm doing it all, but I don't get the basic respect and human decency I deserve. He just dumps his social and career-adjacent calendar on me like I'm always available to pick up all the slack at home. I am, because I'm not going to let the kids down, but I am just so done with the rest. Like, any part of the marriage not directly related to parenting - done.
Round numbers: how much do you make? How much does he make?
DP. How much money would someone have to make to justify not treating their spouse with respect and human decency?
Is it a specific number? Or a percentage of the HHI?
Right. I, OP, make enough money to live comfortably without any financial contribution from him, so no amount of money justifies the disrespect. Moreover, I am the saver in our family. When we separate, he will overspend, no matter how much money he makes, and I will save, no matter how much money I make.
Your silence on the actual financial facts of the case is telling. Your arguments only work with a bunch of vague hand-waving. Not with actual reality.
Her finances aren't your business. You aren't the marriage police, and she doesn't need your permission for anything. No one cares what you think.
Her finances are relevant to her question. It's like someone posted a health problem but is insisting that she only describe half the symptoms.
Not really. "Are other women quiet quitting your marriage?" does not need a financial disclosure to answer.
NP. OP raised the subject:
"OP here. The thing is, my income is integral to our lifestyle. And without getting into personal details, much of our spending is directly tied to DH, not me"
It's absolutely relevant now. OP made it relevant.
A) not a question
B) not actually relevant. All it says is she works and they need her income, and he's the spender in the relationship.
pp
A) Statements are relevant. I'm not even sure what that was supposed to mean; it doesn't make any sense.
B) It's fair game to respond for clarity/details on a topic raised by OP. OP is free to decline, of course.
It's relevant here insofar as her ability to independently provide for these children. This seems to be the case - "I, OP, make enough money to live comfortably without any financial contribution from him, so no amount of money justifies the disrespect."- which brings the divorce option more into view.
She isn't asking for assistance in evaluating her ability to independently provide for her children. She isn't asking for advice on divorce. You are making random shit up at this point. Please stop derailing OPs thread.
Anonymous wrote:I’m talking about emotionally detaching and reducing effort in the marriage to the bare minimum. I’m burnt out from a full-time job and being the default parent. At the end of the day, my kids, clients, and husband take everything I have to give, leaving nothing for me. I’m sick of all his “work” conferences, dinners, and pleasure trips while I’m breaking my back at work and at home. I’m just done. He adds no value to my life anymore. I’m calendaring my own solo bucket-list trips this year. I’m not communicating with him outside of necessary parenting. I’m dropping the rope on anything related to his family. I’m investing my time and income in myself, my kids, and my friendships. He gets nothing from me. How long can this last? Long enough to finish raising kids? I won’t exactly be sad if it leads to divorce, so fear of divorce is not motivating me to keep trying.
You sound passive-aggressive. That doesn’t solve any issues.
How is self-care passive-aggressive?
DP - By definition "quiet" anything is passive aggressive. Direct aggressive is confronting with: "Henceforth X is what's happening, because Y and therefore Z". Announcing to the anonymous internet you're "quitting" is passive weak sauce bullshit.
You brought children into the world with a non-parent. Take full responsibility. Now.
Nope, incorrect.
If you previously used to wipe down the coffee machine at work because it was gross and you didn't want to touch it, sure it's a choice. If you choose to stop wiping down the coffee machine at work and just get coffee elsewhere, that isn't being passive aggressive, it's just not doing the extra task.
You seem really confused about what this phrase means.
Nope, incorrect.
If a man previously used to work hard to fund extras like international vacations, a large house, and new luxury cars, sure it's a choice. If he chooses to stop funding extras and instead moves the family to a modest house with one vacation per year at Myrtle Beach and two Honda Accords, that isn't being passive aggressive, it's just not doing the extra.
You seem really confused about what these men are really offering, and what these wives actually offer in return.
OP here. The thing is, my income is integral to our lifestyle. And without getting into personal details, much of our spending is directly tied to DH, not me. It's not a marriage where I'm living a soft life while he provides for the family. I'm doing it all, but I don't get the basic respect and human decency I deserve. He just dumps his social and career-adjacent calendar on me like I'm always available to pick up all the slack at home. I am, because I'm not going to let the kids down, but I am just so done with the rest. Like, any part of the marriage not directly related to parenting - done.
Round numbers: how much do you make? How much does he make?
DP. How much money would someone have to make to justify not treating their spouse with respect and human decency?
Is it a specific number? Or a percentage of the HHI?
If one spouse works 65 hours a week and makes $600k, and the other works 40 hours a week and makes $125k, is it reasonable that one of them should do more around the house than the other? Or further, even if they both work 40 hours a week, why divide the remainder of life's work evenly? They don't divide the money-earning evenly. I don't understand why people don't just hire help. But a lot of wives refuse b/c it's power trip to bttch to their husband about his not mowing the lawn/sacking the trash/loading the dishwasher. All things that could be done by a greencard holder for $20/hr.
If, in this instance, the man making $600k said, “I’m not able to help around the house because I am working, so I am going to hire someone to do my share of the chores,” I think that would be more than fine.
Or if he said, “I make 80-85% of the income, so I will only do 15-20% of the household chores.” That would also be more or less okay.
What doesn’t work is when he says, “I make a high income, so I am going to do 0% of the housework, not even the things that I was doing when I was living on my own before we were married.”
I am the PP and I agree with you 100%. The husband should take the initiative to hire out some of the household chores to ease the burden on his wife. If he doesn't, it also seems reasonable that she hires out some of these chores if she is overworked, which she is. Hire a cleaner and a lunch packer for heaven's sake.
Anonymous wrote:I’m talking about emotionally detaching and reducing effort in the marriage to the bare minimum. I’m burnt out from a full-time job and being the default parent. At the end of the day, my kids, clients, and husband take everything I have to give, leaving nothing for me. I’m sick of all his “work” conferences, dinners, and pleasure trips while I’m breaking my back at work and at home. I’m just done. He adds no value to my life anymore. I’m calendaring my own solo bucket-list trips this year. I’m not communicating with him outside of necessary parenting. I’m dropping the rope on anything related to his family. I’m investing my time and income in myself, my kids, and my friendships. He gets nothing from me. How long can this last? Long enough to finish raising kids? I won’t exactly be sad if it leads to divorce, so fear of divorce is not motivating me to keep trying.
You sound passive-aggressive. That doesn’t solve any issues.
How is self-care passive-aggressive?
DP - By definition "quiet" anything is passive aggressive. Direct aggressive is confronting with: "Henceforth X is what's happening, because Y and therefore Z". Announcing to the anonymous internet you're "quitting" is passive weak sauce bullshit.
You brought children into the world with a non-parent. Take full responsibility. Now.
Nope, incorrect.
If you previously used to wipe down the coffee machine at work because it was gross and you didn't want to touch it, sure it's a choice. If you choose to stop wiping down the coffee machine at work and just get coffee elsewhere, that isn't being passive aggressive, it's just not doing the extra task.
You seem really confused about what this phrase means.
Nope, incorrect.
If a man previously used to work hard to fund extras like international vacations, a large house, and new luxury cars, sure it's a choice. If he chooses to stop funding extras and instead moves the family to a modest house with one vacation per year at Myrtle Beach and two Honda Accords, that isn't being passive aggressive, it's just not doing the extra.
You seem really confused about what these men are really offering, and what these wives actually offer in return.
OP here. The thing is, my income is integral to our lifestyle. And without getting into personal details, much of our spending is directly tied to DH, not me. It's not a marriage where I'm living a soft life while he provides for the family. I'm doing it all, but I don't get the basic respect and human decency I deserve. He just dumps his social and career-adjacent calendar on me like I'm always available to pick up all the slack at home. I am, because I'm not going to let the kids down, but I am just so done with the rest. Like, any part of the marriage not directly related to parenting - done.
Round numbers: how much do you make? How much does he make?
DP. How much money would someone have to make to justify not treating their spouse with respect and human decency?
Is it a specific number? Or a percentage of the HHI?
Right. I, OP, make enough money to live comfortably without any financial contribution from him, so no amount of money justifies the disrespect. Moreover, I am the saver in our family. When we separate, he will overspend, no matter how much money he makes, and I will save, no matter how much money I make.
Your silence on the actual financial facts of the case is telling. Your arguments only work with a bunch of vague hand-waving. Not with actual reality.
Her finances aren't your business. You aren't the marriage police, and she doesn't need your permission for anything. No one cares what you think.
Her finances are relevant to her question. It's like someone posted a health problem but is insisting that she only describe half the symptoms.
Not really. "Are other women quiet quitting your marriage?" does not need a financial disclosure to answer.
NP. OP raised the subject:
"OP here. The thing is, my income is integral to our lifestyle. And without getting into personal details, much of our spending is directly tied to DH, not me"
It's absolutely relevant now. OP made it relevant.
A) not a question
B) not actually relevant. All it says is she works and they need her income, and he's the spender in the relationship.
pp
A) Statements are relevant. I'm not even sure what you mean; it doesn't make any sense.
B) It's fair game to respond for clarity/details on a topic raised by OP. OP is free to decline, of course.
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Anonymous wrote:I’m talking about emotionally detaching and reducing effort in the marriage to the bare minimum. I’m burnt out from a full-time job and being the default parent. At the end of the day, my kids, clients, and husband take everything I have to give, leaving nothing for me. I’m sick of all his “work” conferences, dinners, and pleasure trips while I’m breaking my back at work and at home. I’m just done. He adds no value to my life anymore. I’m calendaring my own solo bucket-list trips this year. I’m not communicating with him outside of necessary parenting. I’m dropping the rope on anything related to his family. I’m investing my time and income in myself, my kids, and my friendships. He gets nothing from me. How long can this last? Long enough to finish raising kids? I won’t exactly be sad if it leads to divorce, so fear of divorce is not motivating me to keep trying.
You sound passive-aggressive. That doesn’t solve any issues.
How is self-care passive-aggressive?
DP - By definition "quiet" anything is passive aggressive. Direct aggressive is confronting with: "Henceforth X is what's happening, because Y and therefore Z". Announcing to the anonymous internet you're "quitting" is passive weak sauce bullshit.
You brought children into the world with a non-parent. Take full responsibility. Now.
Nope, incorrect.
If you previously used to wipe down the coffee machine at work because it was gross and you didn't want to touch it, sure it's a choice. If you choose to stop wiping down the coffee machine at work and just get coffee elsewhere, that isn't being passive aggressive, it's just not doing the extra task.
You seem really confused about what this phrase means.
Nope, incorrect.
If a man previously used to work hard to fund extras like international vacations, a large house, and new luxury cars, sure it's a choice. If he chooses to stop funding extras and instead moves the family to a modest house with one vacation per year at Myrtle Beach and two Honda Accords, that isn't being passive aggressive, it's just not doing the extra.
You seem really confused about what these men are really offering, and what these wives actually offer in return.
OP here. The thing is, my income is integral to our lifestyle. And without getting into personal details, much of our spending is directly tied to DH, not me. It's not a marriage where I'm living a soft life while he provides for the family. I'm doing it all, but I don't get the basic respect and human decency I deserve. He just dumps his social and career-adjacent calendar on me like I'm always available to pick up all the slack at home. I am, because I'm not going to let the kids down, but I am just so done with the rest. Like, any part of the marriage not directly related to parenting - done.
Round numbers: how much do you make? How much does he make?
DP. How much money would someone have to make to justify not treating their spouse with respect and human decency?
Is it a specific number? Or a percentage of the HHI?
Right. I, OP, make enough money to live comfortably without any financial contribution from him, so no amount of money justifies the disrespect. Moreover, I am the saver in our family. When we separate, he will overspend, no matter how much money he makes, and I will save, no matter how much money I make.
Your silence on the actual financial facts of the case is telling. Your arguments only work with a bunch of vague hand-waving. Not with actual reality.
Her finances aren't your business. You aren't the marriage police, and she doesn't need your permission for anything. No one cares what you think.
Her finances are relevant to her question. It's like someone posted a health problem but is insisting that she only describe half the symptoms.
Not really. "Are other women quiet quitting your marriage?" does not need a financial disclosure to answer.
NP. OP raised the subject:
"OP here. The thing is, my income is integral to our lifestyle. And without getting into personal details, much of our spending is directly tied to DH, not me"
It's absolutely relevant now. OP made it relevant.
A) not a question
B) not actually relevant. All it says is she works and they need her income, and he's the spender in the relationship.
pp
A) Statements are relevant. I'm not even sure what that was supposed to mean; it doesn't make any sense.
B) It's fair game to respond for clarity/details on a topic raised by OP. OP is free to decline, of course.
It's relevant here insofar as her ability to independently provide for these children. This seems to be the case - "I, OP, make enough money to live comfortably without any financial contribution from him, so no amount of money justifies the disrespect."- which brings the divorce option more into view.
She isn't asking for assistance in evaluating her ability to independently provide for her children. She isn't asking for advice on divorce. You are making random shit up at this point.
I'm expressing concern the well-being of the children in this failed marriage.
Anonymous wrote:I’m talking about emotionally detaching and reducing effort in the marriage to the bare minimum. I’m burnt out from a full-time job and being the default parent. At the end of the day, my kids, clients, and husband take everything I have to give, leaving nothing for me. I’m sick of all his “work” conferences, dinners, and pleasure trips while I’m breaking my back at work and at home. I’m just done. He adds no value to my life anymore. I’m calendaring my own solo bucket-list trips this year. I’m not communicating with him outside of necessary parenting. I’m dropping the rope on anything related to his family. I’m investing my time and income in myself, my kids, and my friendships. He gets nothing from me. How long can this last? Long enough to finish raising kids? I won’t exactly be sad if it leads to divorce, so fear of divorce is not motivating me to keep trying.
You sound passive-aggressive. That doesn’t solve any issues.
How is self-care passive-aggressive?
DP - By definition "quiet" anything is passive aggressive. Direct aggressive is confronting with: "Henceforth X is what's happening, because Y and therefore Z". Announcing to the anonymous internet you're "quitting" is passive weak sauce bullshit.
You brought children into the world with a non-parent. Take full responsibility. Now.
Nope, incorrect.
If you previously used to wipe down the coffee machine at work because it was gross and you didn't want to touch it, sure it's a choice. If you choose to stop wiping down the coffee machine at work and just get coffee elsewhere, that isn't being passive aggressive, it's just not doing the extra task.
You seem really confused about what this phrase means.
Nope, incorrect.
If a man previously used to work hard to fund extras like international vacations, a large house, and new luxury cars, sure it's a choice. If he chooses to stop funding extras and instead moves the family to a modest house with one vacation per year at Myrtle Beach and two Honda Accords, that isn't being passive aggressive, it's just not doing the extra.
You seem really confused about what these men are really offering, and what these wives actually offer in return.
OP here. The thing is, my income is integral to our lifestyle. And without getting into personal details, much of our spending is directly tied to DH, not me. It's not a marriage where I'm living a soft life while he provides for the family. I'm doing it all, but I don't get the basic respect and human decency I deserve. He just dumps his social and career-adjacent calendar on me like I'm always available to pick up all the slack at home. I am, because I'm not going to let the kids down, but I am just so done with the rest. Like, any part of the marriage not directly related to parenting - done.
Round numbers: how much do you make? How much does he make?
DP. How much money would someone have to make to justify not treating their spouse with respect and human decency?
Is it a specific number? Or a percentage of the HHI?
If one spouse works 65 hours a week and makes $600k, and the other works 40 hours a week and makes $125k, is it reasonable that one of them should do more around the house than the other? Or further, even if they both work 40 hours a week, why divide the remainder of life's work evenly? They don't divide the money-earning evenly. I don't understand why people don't just hire help. But a lot of wives refuse b/c it's power trip to bttch to their husband about his not mowing the lawn/sacking the trash/loading the dishwasher. All things that could be done by a greencard holder for $20/hr.
If, in this instance, the man making $600k said, “I’m not able to help around the house because I am working, so I am going to hire someone to do my share of the chores,” I think that would be more than fine.
Or if he said, “I make 80-85% of the income, so I will only do 15-20% of the household chores.” That would also be more or less okay.
What doesn’t work is when he says, “I make a high income, so I am going to do 0% of the housework, not even the things that I was doing when I was living on my own before we were married.”
I am the PP and I agree with you 100%. The husband should take the initiative to hire out some of the household chores to ease the burden on his wife. If he doesn't, it also seems reasonable that she hires out some of these chores if she is overworked, which she is. Hire a cleaner and a lunch packer for heaven's sake.
High income couples headed for divorce instead of hiring household help is mind-boggling. Household help comes at a fraction of the cost of divorce! It's nuts!
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