So, how do you handle this?

Now that she has a new job (the one she started after the bomb), that job is demanding. She works even at home prepping material, etc... While that is happening, my schedule is lighter now and even more flexible than it was before die to changes in my work, hence, I am now spending even more time with the kids and being even more involved. I cook bfast almost every day, I cook dinner almost every day, I can run errands mid day if I want to, etc... and yes, she gets home about an hr or so later than I do now. The problem here is that I feel she is starting to resent the fact that I now have more time with the kids than she does. About a month ago she had mentioned I am trying to be super dad and that the kids are ignoring her more now. As the matter of fact, since she said that, I am trying to make sure the kids aren't ignoring her and interacting with her. But I can only do so much. Her new job is demanding and low pay, and I feel the stress on her may even worsen if she does in fact leave to try and make it by herself.

Oh, I wish she can see how things could be if we were back together. I have a list of things I know I can do to help our household (besides my personal changes which I feel are on check now) but I feel like I cannot do anything at this moment (I can't really). I guess its ok to dream. My dream would be: she gets a part time job at our local church or other non demanding job. I help to adjust finances, get rid of my car to cut down costs, as well as take on more responsibility at work to increase my pay. All this I can do. I can even start doing now, but I know she will never say: "Oh yes, that is a great idea, let me change jobs and rely on you." She will never say this as she had said before she is looking to "not rely on anyone." Also, why would I bring more money to the household in our situation?

overall, I wish I had something good to say to her when she acts mad because of me spending time with the kids.


Me: 37, WAW 33, M 13 years
Kids: Boy: 4, Girl: 8
Separated: 10/24/13
DB since: 12/14/13
Big D talk started: 1/1/14 (Not served yet)
Still living together/Separate rooms