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[quote=Anonymous]I agree with PPs that this is the social dynamic of the group.  OP and her DH can choose to maintain the friendships or not.

I don't like the 1950s reference but I concede that I feel frustration that women still - working or not - on point for a disproportionate amount of the mental load for running a household and managing the family calendar and correspondence.    It's definitely the case in my house, and seems to be the case with nearly every family I know, with the exception of a couple of stay at home dads. Sheryl Sandberg talks about this problem frequently.

My DH has ADHD and a really demanding job, but also can be pretty thoughtless in household stuff when he is around (dishes, trash, etc.)   I fought and resented DH for years and didn't get anywhere so now I outsource what we can afford and then do the rest.  I am also focusing on having my kids learn how to do things, and hold them accountable.

I have a flexible job outside the home but even if I didn't, I would definitely feel sad to be labeled 1950s. The friends might be picking up on OP's judgment.[/quote]

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