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[quote=Anonymous]I did it and so did 2 of my neighbors.

My H was a cop so no making bank but he did all the laundry and grocery shopping. The house was clean when I got home.

My other neighbor was a SAhM and her H left on Monday’s, travelled and came home on Friday night. So he wasn’t there to do household work but she was a SAHM so I guess she was cool with him doing nothing but the lawn, etc. we had a deal where I took her kids to the park when I got home since I was anxious to see my kids and she needed a break. I did that about twice a week for 2ish hours. I got home from work between 3-4.

The 3rd was a man and his wife a caterer.

Truthfully none of us ever felt overwhelmed unless kids were sick.

I felt to was much easier the nights my H was gone. Dinner could be pasta with butter and peas. Or chicken and rice with fruit. Or a yogurt granola bowl with fruit. I didn’t have to have complex meals. I personally loved bedtime since I didn’t have to rush because my H was “waiting” for me... like most traditional settings. Also my H could do all the doctors appointments and run errand during the day. He also volunteered at school/preschool. I am verybsocial so I could go to parties and cookouts without him feeling put out .. he is more introverted.

My guy neighbors loved it because nobody second guessed his parenting all the time.

I think what you need to change is your respective. Find the upsides. And your H needs to do more during his non working hours.[/quote]

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