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[quote=Anonymous]Just commiseration. "Mom, can you make lunch for me." "Um, your dad is right. there." Not to excuse the behavior, but perhaps your DH is struggling with not feeling as if he has value since he isn't working? Yes, it's old-fashioned to ascribe that to a man, but many of us find our identities in our work. If you are the default parent normally, this is a paradigm shift for everyone. My DH was sent home for a few weeks and was at a loss that I was working and he wasn't. It really highlighted that even in normal times I am the default parent and he had to step up. Have the conversation, and have it again. My DH got better. Not great, but better.[/quote]
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