That being said, no relationship is ever perfect.

Arguments can and do happenespecially overchoresand responsibilitiesand some are worse than others.

Read on for our interview with her.

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My son has low sleep needs.

The author revealed that she developed severe PPA when her son was three months old.

She said that she had to advocate for herself to extend her maternity leave via disability.

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

The longer I went, only sleeping a few hours at a time, the more unwell I became.

They said that getting back to work would actually be better for me.

I disagreed and was correct, u/Magical-Princess said.

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

Women, and men, are not given enough paid parental leave in the United States.

Friends and family came over to help when they could.

It still wasnt enough.

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

Women, and men, are not given enough paid parental leave in the United States.

Not everyone was as polite as you might expect, however.

What surprised us the most though, was the name-calling.

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

He was called: toddler, baby, manipulative, and abusive.

I was called: selfish, insufferable, vile, and a witch.

I dont think we are any of those things.

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

I think we are two imperfect, decent, people who had an argument.

Fair obviously doesnt mean a perfectly equal 50-50 split, though.

So, it’s crucial that you take that into account.

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

But there should never be a situation where one person does the absolute majority of the chores.

As for the housework that nobody enjoys, you could split that evenly.

Obviously, everyone still pitches in as needed, trying to help out around the house without being asked.

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

Sleep deprivation is nothing to laugh at.

Sleep deprivation is serious business.

The longer youre sleep-deprived, the more serious the potential risks.

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

These are short-term effects.

Check out the results:

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help

Sleep-Deprived Wife Loses It As Sick Husband Keeps Waking Her Up, Then Asks For Help