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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m a SAHM and my Dh works intense hours. Our kids are upper elementary now, but when they were little, I desperately needed a break every now and then from the demands of being the sole caregiver 5 days a week and the main caregiver on weekends. One of our children has special needs and had not yet been diagnosed with Autism. I felt like I needed to feel like a wife once in a while instead of feeling like a mom 24/7. Dh, however, didn’t even want to have date nights, let alone child free vacations, because he wanted to spend every minute he could at home and with the kids — not feeding them or bathing them or putting them to bed, just being there to play with them a few times a day on the weekends and peek at them sleeping at night. This was a source of tension in our marriage. We are now like two roommates with very little in common. Last weekend I flew to another city and left him at home with the kids because, after 11 years of parenting, I just wanted 3 days of not having to take care of anyone.

I’m in favor of whatever people need to do to be happy and have a harmonious household. Every family should do what works for them without judging others for making different choices.[/quote]

Don't explain yourself. I'm a working mom, I only work 40hrd a week as does my DH. My DH is also a true partner in raising out children and taking care of the home. That doesn't stop me from traveling 2 weeks each year, alone with DH. My kids are also healthy and easy.  I love traveling without my kids and reconnecting.  They get 3 weeks vacation with us. That's enough. [/quote]

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