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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP my husband is big law and has been his entire career.  We are in our late 30s and we have 3 kids and I also work full time in a flexible but demanding job.  It is all we have ever known.  Not to say we don't argue about how much he works (because we do) but he just made partner and wants to stick it out to see how it goes.  He has invested a TON of time to his work and we still have law school loans to pay back so we are in it at least for another 5 years.

I make it work because a) my kids are relatively easy and I just make plans and if he can make it great, if not I just go and do it myself and b) we still do go on vacations - even if he has to work a few hours from the hotel/rental he comes with us. 
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This. You need to come to terms with being an independent- both as a caregiver and with personal stuff. Once I realized this, it helped to not be resentful— Because that is what festers and turns into major issues.

I love my husband, but rarely rely on him to do anything for our DD. When he does, it’s awesome! Our life has really grown around his job ( 1 child, I’m a teacher, so my hours are same has our child). It’s not a perfect life by any means, but I am so grateful for it, and how hard my DH works to provide us with an awesome lifestyle.

Last thing, it helps that the majority of the time, my DH loves his job and is super passionate about it. If he hated it or complained all the time, I would probably be more aggravated.

Good luck
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