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<blockquote data-quote="flutterby" data-source="post: 259102" data-attributes="member: 7083"><p>I've pretty much always been a single mom, but for the short time that I wasn't I carried both roles. It created a lot of resentment.</p><p></p><p>I think I would have a discussion and maybe make a list that you come up with together on what chores he should carry as you work. Since he is not used to it, and because of his diagnosis (I'm not sure how well he's managing right now), I would expect to start small and work up. Come up with things that would make life easier for you and be willing to let some other things slide at first.</p><p></p><p>It is going to be a transition and it's not going to happen overnight. But, as he sees how much his pitching in helps you, and how much you appreciate it, he will probably be inclined to do more.</p><p></p><p>The important thing is to come up with things you can both live with and be willing to let some things slide at first. Otherwise, it will breed resentment on both sides.</p><p></p><p>Good luck to you both. I hope you are able to find a position that you will really enjoy.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="flutterby, post: 259102, member: 7083"] I've pretty much always been a single mom, but for the short time that I wasn't I carried both roles. It created a lot of resentment. I think I would have a discussion and maybe make a list that you come up with together on what chores he should carry as you work. Since he is not used to it, and because of his diagnosis (I'm not sure how well he's managing right now), I would expect to start small and work up. Come up with things that would make life easier for you and be willing to let some other things slide at first. It is going to be a transition and it's not going to happen overnight. But, as he sees how much his pitching in helps you, and how much you appreciate it, he will probably be inclined to do more. The important thing is to come up with things you can both live with and be willing to let some things slide at first. Otherwise, it will breed resentment on both sides. Good luck to you both. I hope you are able to find a position that you will really enjoy. [/QUOTE]
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