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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My husband isn’t very involved in day-to-day parenting.

I make almost all of the decisions regarding the kids, which I’m very happy about because I see so many friends and their spouses arguing over parenting decisions. The downside is that the emotional stress of parenting falls on my shoulders — and I don’t have anyone to share it with. [/quote]

I think of my husband as very involved and feel smug. But I am starting to think that the collaboration isn't worth it, it takes more time than to do it myself.[/quote]

In the beginning the collaboration takes more effort and time. But, the pay off comes in a few years when your DH becomes more confident of his parenting skills.

My DH is a fantastic cook and for the entire pandemic he is the one who is grocery shopping and cooking all meals for us. He is WFH btw and I am a SAHM.  My friends keep telling me how very lucky I am, because he does the grocery, cooking as well as dishes.  Duh! Yes.  I am lucky, but I was also not yelling at him when he was burning the food and making a mess of the kitchen in the early years of our marriage.   The same goes for his parenting. I used to rush in to do things for my baby because I did not think he would know how to do things for the baby.  My BFF yelled at me for interfering and undermining his confidence. I still remember what she said - If something ever happens to you, you are not letting your DH learn how to even make the pigtails of your baby girl".  I loved that kick in the back that I deserved.  I do not criticize whatever my DH wants to help with.  I encourage him and I appreciate him. [/quote]

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