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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Sometimes, when someone complains you need to determine: do they want help to solve this, or are they just venting? Your DH doesn’t seem to bother to clarify, and is jumping in the “I’ll help solve this”, when really all you want is to vent. Just tell him that. “I’m grumpy and need to vent. I just want you to listen and support me, not try to give solutions, ok?” 
This is easily solved with some communication :) good luck![/quote]

We have been through this lol
He brought up me quitting after weeks of complaining. Now it’s a daily “ do you feel like you want to quit” talk. [/quote]
I mean honestly, he is telling you he is willing and able to step up and support the whole family. Have you thanked him for the sentiment even if you don’t take him up on it? That’s a big decision!

Maybe he’s worried the stress is impacting the baby. Of course this is about your life and career and you want a partner to lend a supportive ear…but I think it’s valid that he doesn’t want these sweet moments just before your baby’s arrival to be colored by constant  sad, negative “venting.” Do you have other girlfriends/family you can also talk to about this so you can diversify your audience? It’s a really heavy ask for one person to bear the entire emotional load of an unchanging, consistent sadness. This is depressing him, too. Of course he’s going to come up with a call to action! Why haven’t you?[/quote]

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