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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]In my circle all of the dads have aged better. Frankly, they have easier lives and get more permission from work and society to take care of themselves and carve out time for themselves (gym, golf, guys’ trips) than women. I see the impact of childbearing and second shift on both myself and my mom friends.

Something happens once kids are in HS/college, though, because the moms start to look better than the dads. My theory is that moms get more aggressive about taking care of themselves once the kids are independent, but dads are complacent and haven’t faced many consequences for their lifestyles yet.[/quote]

I don't give my husband permission to get more gym time, hobby time, or friend trips than I do. We both work, and fairness is important to me, so I make time for myself now and assign him child and home-related tasks (the mental load of managing schedules falls on me, so I have to tell him when and where to be so I can do things for myself.)  [/quote]

Lol at you “give him permission” and “assign him tasks.” It’s like you think you are in charge.[/quote]

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