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[quote=Anonymous]DP here.

My DH has always been a better planner than me. 
He believes in having more man-power and making sure that people don't get burned out. He made sure that my parents were with us (for 6 months - 1 year) each time we had our babies.  He paid for household help, masseuse, my parents plane tickets and insurance, their living and social expenditure, babysitters, part time cook etc.  We budgeted for it because having care after a childbirth or with small kids is culturally an expenditure and socially an obligation for the close relatives in many Asian culture.  If grandparents are available, willing, healthy and live nearby, they pitch in.  But, if they are not nearby, then the couple will buy these services.

This is not a relationship discussion.  It is a common sense discussion that does not seem to happen in this country/culture.

Your biggest personal achievement is to have happy family and kids who are raised well.  You are working so hard to make money so that your family can thrive.   This means that you are in need of more helping hands when kids are so little.   Please pay for these services and devote time in training and setting up these service providers. [/quote]

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