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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I did it and so did 2 of my neighbors.

My H was a cop so no making bank but he did all the laundry and grocery shopping. The house was clean when I got home.

My other neighbor was a SAhM and her H left on Monday’s, travelled and came home on Friday night. So he wasn’t there to do household work but she was a SAHM so I guess she was cool with him doing nothing but the lawn, etc. we had a deal where I took her kids to the park when I got home since I was anxious to see my kids and she needed a break. I did that about twice a week for 2ish hours. I got home from work between 3-4.

[b]The 3rd was a man[/b] and his wife a caterer.

Truthfully none of us ever felt overwhelmed unless kids were sick.

I felt to was much easier the nights my H was gone. Dinner could be pasta with butter and peas. Or chicken and rice with fruit. Or a yogurt granola bowl with fruit. I didn’t have to have complex meals. I personally loved bedtime since I didn’t have to rush because my H was “waiting” for me... like most traditional settings. Also my H could do all the doctors appointments and run errand during the day. He also volunteered at school/preschool. I am verybsocial so I could go to parties and cookouts without him feeling put out .. he is more introverted.

dp  what does this mean?

My guy neighbors loved it because nobody second guessed his parenting all the time.

I think what you need to change is your respective. Find the upsides. And your H needs to do more during his non working hours.[/quote][/quote]

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