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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Does he take on more domestic leadership?

We just embarked of a bit of a role reversal in our household. First 6 years of marriage I took the low stress job and managed more of the domestic responsibilities. I recently accepted a more challenging role with greater responsibilities. My husband supported and encouraged the move but he's not really picking up any additional household duties. I've spoken directly with him about this but it seems that while he is supportive of women in leadership, women as primary breadwinners, etc, in principle -- in practice, he's not thrilled about the change in dynamic. The most he's willing to pick up is splitting pick up/drop off duties [b]which he treats as some herculean assistance instead of just the starting point.
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If you've experienced this, can you provide advice? [/quote]

This made me laugh, because DH does the same thing kind of thing. It's like he needs a pat on the back for unloading the dishwasher. And if [b]he wipes down a couple counters and puts a bowl in the sink, well, he *obviously* cleaned the ENTIRE kitchen[/b].

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Holy crap, are we married to the same man?

My DH's never "cleans" the kitchen without leaving at least one cabinet door open, a couple of chairs pulled out from the table, and a few dirty dishes on the counter and/or table. 
Yet he still brags about it and demands extensive praise. Gah. [/quote]

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