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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Ha. I wish. DW just gets angry and resentful towards me when I have to travel. Does it matter that I bring in almost 3x her salary giving her a life she otherwise wouldn’t have?  No, she prefers to be miserable at home watching the kids. Constant complaints of lack of sleep and no “time to herself” but constant refusals to do either. Weather delay on my way back? Better believe that’s my fault. [/quote]

Consider hiring a sitter as a surprise treat a day or two before and schedule a massage for your wife. Could change up that blame game by giving her some relief. She has no weather delay btw...[/quote]

Don’t think this hasn’t been offered up on multiple occasions along with my mom, her mom, anything possible to share or relieve the burden. [/quote]

Ok. Well, is there another way she could feel more supported?. Have you asked her?  Is the travel a permanent situation? Is there another way for you both to structure life so it feels more balanced for both of you?  Realize I’m not saying you’re doing anything wrong.  But if there’s discontent maybe there something that can be shifted. Or at least counseling could be considered.

My partner travels a lot. I solo parent more than half the year. I do not love it, I don’t blame him but when he’s able to shift off work travel in another year out marriage will function much better. He doesn’t make gobs money so we aren’t getting a big financial benefit from his being away. It’s not much more $$ than a local job. I’d be thrilled to have support and a speck of free time when he’s away.

My point, in a moment of calm ask what her concerns or challenges are. 
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