sometimes it's best to keep things simple. Believe none of what they say and only half of what they DO.
I guess if you going out gets his attention, that's something. I'm hoping he has some fears of losing you, and having OM in the house around...b/c if he really has no fear of that, then he can pretty much cake eat indefinitely. I am not saying to cheat or date, but to have some mystery...besides, if you do split up, you WILL date OM someday...
OTOH, if life is alright with you now (sounds like a net positive, given that he helps MORE now, or did I get that wrong?)
why rock the boat? Are you alright with things as they are, continuing for long? If not, you have a problem. But first, maybe you can decide if this is tolerable or not.
Sorry about the "supportive family". Keep giving them chances but don't get disappointed if they say no. Be thrilled for when they say yes. My mil baby sat our son once. She got drunk, passed out and didn't hear us banging on the door and calling her. Finally we had to break in to the house to retrieve our son (then 5 months). She never woke up nor did she call to see what happened to him...and she never babysat again either.
Yeah...glad those days are over. (Note to self: add that to "list of things not to do")
(( hugs ))
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