Youre on the same side.

Or, well, youre supposed to be.

Unfortunately, some individuals interpret fundamentally emotional things very mechanically andtransactionally.

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If youre feeling confused or frustrated, youre not the only one.

Read on for the story in full and the advice other parents gave the woman.

Couples are supposed to be a team.

Woman holding a baby, looking stressed, in a bright kitchen setting.

Husbands in egalitarian marriages spend about 3.5 hours more per week on leisure activities than wives do.

Maybe its a breakdown.

Inevitably, you start calculating what theyre contributing to the relationship, too.

Text about a husband’s surprising expectation for maternity leave repayment, causing confusion for the woman.

Not just in terms of their wage, but also the housework, childcare, etc.

Have those tough conversations.

Neither partner should make the other person feel guilty for doing their parenting duties.

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Your relationship with your career is going to change when you have kids.

Perfect equality is very rare, but what you’re able to have is equity.

These are theneed forautonomy, competence, and relatedness.

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For instance,moneyis directly tied to feelings of power and autonomy.

When it comes to intimacy, things like compassion, honesty, and compatibility are absolutely vital.

Its an embarrassing topic to tackle, but your health and happiness depend on it.

Text describes a financial disagreement over maternity leave, highlighting repayment for monthly bill contributions.

Housework is also a common source of conflict when one partner constantly takes on more responsibilities than the other.

We all have our quirks.

Then again, not every little annoying thing needs to be addressed.

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you better be willing to embrace some of them for the wonderful little imperfections they are.

Many internet users were honestly shocked by what they read.

Heres the advice they gave the woman

Thanks!

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Check out the results:

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Text expressing frustration over husband’s maternity leave bill, suggesting additional costs he owes.

Comment suggesting billing husband for childcare hours in response to his maternity leave bill.

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