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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What exactly do you mean by “partner comes first”?

“Partner comes first” as in my spouse had an absolutely horrible day and would like me to stay home and keep him company instead of going out with friends?

I mean, can you elaborate? [/quote]

Households where the couple prioritizes themselves oftentimes with the thoughts that the children will one day move on and they will be left with each other. Ive also seen people blog about it as a Religious thing too, where its God first then husband/wife then children hierarchy. [/quote]
Gotcha.

I think, to a point, this would be DH and me. Unless it’s some extenuating circumstance like a kid is sick or injured, or it’s a completely can’t-miss event, we prioritize our marriage over the kids. This means we make time for ourselves and sometimes the kids (now teens) are left to their own devices. When they were younger, they had a babysitter. I’d be happy to answer any other questions. [/quote]

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