What are the signs that your partner is not pulling his weight as a husband and father?
I’m wondering what other moms think about this situation.
My husband has a corporate job, while I’m currently a stay-at-home mom taking care of our baby. I understand that his work can be tiring, and I don’t expect him to do everything around the house. But I also have a small crochet business and I’m currently doing training to prepare for a work-from-home job, so I’m not exactly doing nothing all day either.
Even on his days off, he rarely helps with chores or taking care of the baby. For example, he doesn’t even think to take out the garbage or help with basic household tasks unless I specifically ask. When the baby needs attention, he would rather doze off, rest, or be on his phone than spend time helping me with the baby.
I’m starting to wonder: At what point does this stop being “he’s tired from work” and become being an irresponsible or uninvolved partner and father?
For those who have been in similar situations, what were the signs that made you realize your partner wasn’t really contributing to the household or parenting? And how did you handle it?
I’d really appreciate honest perspectives, especially from moms who have been through something similar.