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When you get married to someone, youre then expected to make an effort for them and theirfamily.

Knowing this will help set expectations and avoid misunderstandings in the future.

The posters husband also expected her to be able to manage hertravelwhile pregnant and looking after a 14-month-old.

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He never really skipped out on hisparenting dutiesand was generally present for family events.

Thats why its important forpartners to communicatetheir feelings as often as possible.

Its possible that she felt scared to be on her own without her husbands support because of her pastpregnancyexperiences.

Family celebrating MIL’s birthday with cake in a cozy kitchen, smiling and enjoying the moment together.

Hopefully, he understood her feelings and they discussed the matter in detail.

How do you think couples should handle conflicts like this?

Do share any advice that you think is relevant.

Text discussion about missing a family event for sports, mentioning mum’s birthday lunch.

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