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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, we both work because my DH would totally take advantage if I didn't put in as many hours or make as much as he does. We are THAT 50/50. That said, we approach time off this way:

Spouse #1: Hey babe, I would like some time off without kids from 9am until 1pm on Saturday. Is that something your schedule can accomodate? I will return the favor on Sunday, Saturday night, or the following weekend - whatever works.
Spouse #2: Ok. (Or, we negotiate if one of us had something we were planning to do but hadn't discussed yet.)

OP, your DH does work, and not that his job is the hardest thing in the world, but he doesn't get alone time, either. The whole point is to give each other a break from everyone else, including your DC.

That's why it's so great when DH is gone, because you get alone time when DC is sleeping. Once you have 2 kids, you realize that you really do need alone time to be happy in a marriage and relationship. You might also consider a scheduled activity every saturday AM - like a fitness class - something that DH can expect and then, in turn, develop his routine with DC. (And yes, the house will be a disaster and DC won't nap and DH will grumble, but he WILL get used to it, and so will you.)

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Same here. My H is utterly lazy, stupid and misogynistic around the house — and unappreciative— so no way I’m quitting my career for that. [/quote]

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