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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]5 years ago I started a business, and today have built it to where I make about 50% more than H working only 3-4 hours a day (sometimes less). Mostly I did this out of necessity, since H had zero flexibility with his job and I took on most childcare.

H doesn't really know how little I work. I've barely worked at all since early December. I don't want to take on more domestic work - right now it's split 50/50. I know if he saw that I work, then go spend the rest of the day at the gym or watching Netflix, he'd probably feel resentful at the amount of leisure time I have. And expect me to either do more domestic work or work more so we make more money. I don't want to do either.

Anyone in this situation? How do you handle it?[/quote]

No one would be resentful that their partner is lucky enough to not have to slave full day for some corporation to make a living but they will resent that instead of sharing your good luck with family to make it easy for everyone by taking some chores off of your plate, you are being selfish. Wouldn't you feel it if you were in their shoes? Just be fair or be single.[/quote]
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Are you in for yourself or for your family? OP is only in for herself and leaving her DH out to dry. [/quote]

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