I’ve worked on showing empathy while articulating things that might exhaust him too—a full-time job where he is constantly on his feet, chronic knee pain and a long commute—and, of course, recognizing that he is a huge help with the kids in a myriad of ways.

She suggests that moms make a conscious effort to prioritize activities that bring them joy and relaxation and to communicate their needs and boundaries to their partners and families. This book-length intervention tackles the whole spectrum of marital stressors, including dishwasher disagreement, financial infidelity, and weekend activity management.Think about it: Scraping food off of plates is gross, it is constant, and traditionally, women have been the ones stuck doing it.

Until baby number two arrived, and suddenly there were double the diapers, messes, and mouths to feed. I draw on my own personal experiences to create a space that is warm, empathetic, validating and constructive.If he (God forbid) can’t do laundry, you teach him, and swear you will never raise a boy who can’t do a simple task like putting clothes in the washing machine.