Jak, I think most of her concerns are valid--the leaves need to be raked, the disabled car needs to be fixed, cleaning should occur on a regular basis, dirty dishes should be soaked to promote better cleaning, sheets should be washed so they aren't stained by body oils.
Her perception is that I won't do my fair share of the work. Her perception is also that she does more housework than I do. It's a trust issue.
My reluctance to attend dance clsss tonight is because it's a joint group lesson. I don't want her there if she can't be present in the proper spirit. I'll have to handle that situation carefully.
The only issue I'm not "jumping thru a hoop" for is for me to work part-time or to pursue a new job, as I'm not unhappy with the current one. I have no problem testing the market. I think I'll stand ground with not taking on a part-time job. I'll agree with her and say that my contribution will be to do more housework with the goal of not having to hire it out to someone.
CL
CL 53 W 54 M 20 yrs. 03'-09' Separation + Old Patterns + GAL 10-14' Piecing
"The Master allows things to happen. She shapes events as they come."
