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Antithesis · 03-11-2009, 09:16 PM

I don't want to make it out that you're a deadbeat at all, just asking: do you help her out around the house? How is the load in that way? How does your wife relax? Have you asked her what would help her wind down? Maybe what she wants could be you watching your daughter for a bit (yes, I know she is sleeping, but your wife can't fully relax if she is responsible for your daughter while you are out) while she relaxes in the house. My wife isn't big on going out and doing things, but she enjoys the opportunity to have a bubble bath. Something like that might help.

I know the amount of time doesn't seem like a lot, but if it seems as if there's some sort of imbalance here, every minute will become an issue.

03-11-2009, 09:16 PM	#47
Antithesis Disenfranchised Join Date: May 2005 Exp:	I don't want to make it out that you're a deadbeat at all, just asking: do you help her out around the house? How is the load in that way? How does your wife relax? Have you asked her what would help her wind down? Maybe what she wants could be you watching your daughter for a bit (yes, I know she is sleeping, but your wife can't fully relax if she is responsible for your daughter while you are out) while she relaxes in the house. My wife isn't big on going out and doing things, but she enjoys the opportunity to have a bubble bath. Something like that might help. I know the amount of time doesn't seem like a lot, but if it seems as if there's some sort of imbalance here, every minute will become an issue.