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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A friend of mine is a partner in big law.  When his kids were young, he had a hard stop in the office at 5pm.  From 5-8pm, he was unavailable.  He would get online at 8pm and finish whatever work he needed to do.  He clearly communicated his boundaries, people understood and respected them.[/quote]

It's unfortunate this isn't the norm.[/quote]

It can be the norm, but men have to step up and set the boundaries and not just expect their spouses to do everything.

OP, in terms of practical advice - given the lack of load your husband is carrying at home, working out every morning is a luxury. Could he shift workouts to Tues/Thurs and then also grab exercise time on the weekend?[/quote]

This. I also suggest you not try to fit in structured workouts at lunch 5x per week, instead, 2 + weekend + walk for 30 min. other days.

I'd also have a standing sitter for a date night, ideally weekly but no less than 2x per month. You need to invest time in your relationship so it is not all about tasks and stress. It will lower the risk of divorce. Sometimes do things with other couples. [/quote]

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