Yes.. not sure if it's common for couples where one is retired and one is not to complain about work/fun divisions, but this does come up from time to time in my house. As a self-employed person, I don't really have 9-5 boundaries, so I often take off on an afternoon, but I also often work on Sundays. That's just the way it goes.Originally Posted by Tradd
"Do any human beings ever realize life while they live it--every, every minute?" Emily Webb, Our Town
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I would tell him what you wrote so he stops complaining.
I did tell him, and he says he's not pressuring me. He just wants me to be available.
"Do any human beings ever realize life while they live it--every, every minute?" Emily Webb, Our Town
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Catherine I remember when you took on those projects. They are a load!
They are. I'm comfortable with 1.5 project/month, max, 2-2.5. Once I get to 3, it's all-consuming. And now I have 4. But this too shall pass. They always do!
"Do any human beings ever realize life while they live it--every, every minute?" Emily Webb, Our Town
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Maybe remind him that if you worked 9-to-5, you would be even less "available" than now! Sorry you are going through this, but as you said - this too shall pass.
To give pleasure to a single heart by a single act is better than a thousand heads bowing in prayer." Mahatma Gandhi
Be nice whenever possible. It's always possible. HH Dalai Lama
In a world where you can be anything - be kind. Unknown
Deleted my post as inappropriate in wording. A response to a rant/peeve forum post shouldn't be as snarky as mine was. Besides it is none of my business so my apologies.
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As Cicero said, “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.”
I read your post. Sometimes snakiness is warranted. No apologies needed
"Do any human beings ever realize life while they live it--every, every minute?" Emily Webb, Our Town
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Ask him does he like to eat or have a roof over his head. Ugh! I think he’s acting spoiled.
"I'm not working for the fun of it" sums it up nicely. He's out of line, IMO.
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