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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I so hear you, OP. That’s me right now.

It took many years of arguing and effort, but I pushed back on how DH took advantage of the flexibility that my backstopping gave him. No more last-minute departures where he leaves me with his unwashed laundry and a messy kitchen. No more leaving a day early because the flights are easier or give him more miles and he can squeeze in an extra but unnecessary meeting.

When he goes on a trip, unless it’s a true work emergency (rare), he gases up both cars, does the big grocery run for the entire week and puts everything away, empties his hamper, puts away all his headphones/paper mess/hoodies/man debris, and tidies the yard. I realized that the resentment of being left with his mess made it impossible to do 24/7 parenting while he was gone.

Also, I usually do all of the setup/chores for the next day (depending on when he leaves) ahead of time so I have time to watch part of a movie or read on night 1. That way I feel like I’ve gotten a tiny bit of something for myself before I get slammed by the hamster wheel of responsibility. 
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ugh this is me. i need to learn your ways! DH loves to get on that flight a day early... ugh.... [/quote]

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