I hear you and I'm the same way. The more work you take on .......the more you will get. This applies in all areas of life. I had to learn the hard way. Then the day comes when it's too much for one person and something will start to break down under all the strain.
My H is like you described yours. I used to get mad b/c I worked so hard at everything, while he did very little....and enjoyed much of the fruits of my work.
It is not about what you feel should work in your M. It is about doing the work that gets the right results. Do what works!